
Most parents struggle with getting their young kids to sit for photos, but for mom and photographer Samantha Lu she faces an extra set of challenges. Lu’s son Levi has autism. The photographer explained that because of his condition Levi gets uncomfortable with eye contact and having to smile on command. “I don’t know what to do with my face,” he told her. Well, the creative mother found a solution, she bought him a T-Rex suit and let him wear it.
Most parents struggle with getting their young kids to sit for photos, but for mom and photographer Samantha Lu she faces an extra set of challenges. Lu’s son Levi has autism.

When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot. And that’s exactly what happened to Briana Blankenship from Athens, Alabama. Doctors said her daughter, Taylor, might never speak. But just days ago, the 5-year-old defied the odds and proved them wrong.
When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot.

Iris, a six-year-old with autism found her voice through painting and her faithful companion. The word spread across the globe, Iris and Thula were sending out a strong message – that different is brilliant. Her artwork has been bought by collectors, including Angelina Jolie. For the first time our family took a trip abroad to Stockholm, a remarkable achievement for a little girl who was once isolated at home unable to speak or be around others.
Iris, a six-year-old with autism found her voice through painting and her faithful companion. The word spread across the globe, ...

Even though 5-year-old Iris Grace was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 and has had speech problems her whole life, she has found a beautiful way of expressing herself through visually stunning paintings. The little girl's mother, Arabella Carter-Johnson, explains: "We have been encouraging Iris to paint to help with speech therapy, joint attention and turn taking. Then we realised that she is actually really talented and has an incredible concentration span of around 2 hours...
Even though 5-year-old Iris Grace was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 and has had speech problems her whole life, ...
