{"id":26491,"date":"2023-02-11T21:08:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T21:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/2023\/02\/11\/autism-the-touring-exhibition-showcasing-talented-young-artists\/"},"modified":"2023-02-11T21:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T21:08:20","slug":"autism-the-touring-exhibition-showcasing-talented-young-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/?p=26491","title":{"rendered":"Autism: The touring exhibition showcasing talented young artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header class=\"ssrcss-1eqcsb1-HeadingWrapper e1nh2i2l5\"\/>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-cxscho-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Art exhibition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/010B\/production\/_128576200_image1.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The exhibition aims to give people a better understanding of autism from the personal perspectives of each young artist<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"byline-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1aucc07-BylineComponentWrapper e8mq1e90\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-qt5zqv-BylineWrapper e8mq1e917\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-h3c0s8-ContributorContainer e8mq1e916\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-1u2in0b-Container-ContributorDetails e8mq1e913\">\n<p>By Mike McBride<\/p>\n<p>BBC News NI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\"><b class=\"ssrcss-hmf8ql-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">A touring art exhibition is giving young people who are autistic an opportunity to express themselves. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Creative Voices: What Autism Means to Me exhibition showcases more than 140 pieces of art created by autistic post-primary pupils from schools right across Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Each artwork is accompanied by a personalised quote from the artist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The exhibit aims to give people a better understanding of autism from the personal perspectives of each artist. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Autism is known as a &#8220;spectrum condition&#8221; as it affects people in a variety of ways and to varying degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">It can impact how a person communicates with and relates to other people and how they make sense of the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Zara Craig' artwork\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3EC4\/production\/_128586061_64eb9ad2-6a3b-49e1-b00f-fe982e9f43f5.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>AAIS\/Zara Craig<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Zara Craig&#8217;s inclusion in the exhibition gave her the confidence to pursue her passion for art &#8211; her work now been shortlisted for a prestigious art prize<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Each piece of art on display allows the artist to communicate what their individual autism means to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The exhibition was being held in the Flowerfield Art Centre in Portstewart, County Londonderry, but is now moving on to The Braid Museum and Art Centre in Ballymena from 16 March until 15 April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Art exhibition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4F2B\/production\/_128576202_image2.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Each painting is accompanied by a personalised quote from the artist explaining what their autism means to them<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The whole exhibition is travelling across various locations in a tour of Northern Ireland throughout 2023.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The project is presented by the Education Authority&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eani.org.uk\/services\/pupil-support-services\/autism-advisory-intervention-service-aais\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">Autism Advisory and Intervention Service<\/a> (AAIS).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1csupmn-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Presentational grey line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/464\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"Autism-makes-me-unique-and-makes-my-mind-work-differently-It-makes-me-creative-and-allows-me-to-express-myself-Ella\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">&#8220;Autism makes me unique and makes my mind work differently. It makes me creative and allows me to express myself&#8221; &#8211; Ella<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1csupmn-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Presentational grey line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/464\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Education Authority&#8217;s Gillian Whiteside said the exhibition provides young people with an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their creative talents, and aims to increase understanding and acceptance of autism within the wider community.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;The idea blossomed from our work with pupils on increasing their personal understanding and self-acceptance of autism,&#8221; she said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;We felt the pupil&#8217;s voice should be at the heart of the exhibition and it should be a vehicle for each of them to express their own personal and individual experience of autism.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1csupmn-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Presentational grey line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/464\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"Autism-to-me-is-a-superpower-Autism-allows-me-to-remember-things-in-descriptive-detail-come-up-with-solutions-on-the-spot-and-be-me-in-all-ways-of-life-Donncha-\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">&#8220;Autism to me is a superpower. Autism allows me to remember things in descriptive detail, come up with solutions on the spot and be me in all ways of life&#8221; &#8211; Donncha <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1csupmn-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Presentational grey line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/464\/cpsprodpb\/10301\/production\/_98950366_presentational_grey_line464-nc.jpg\" width=\"464\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Ms Whiteside said the main aim of the exhibit is to give a greater understanding and acceptance of autism within the wider community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Only then can we truly have an inclusive society where neurodiversity is celebrated,&#8221; she said.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Artwork\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/9D4B\/production\/_128576204_image3.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The whole exhibition is travelling across various locations in a tour of Northern Ireland throughout 2023.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-8jvux8-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png\" width=\"624\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"Molly-Murdock-14-Ballymoney\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">Molly Murdock, 14, Ballymoney<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Molly Murdock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/65D4\/production\/_128586062_99415300-bad5-4cef-9cb6-69c716c519ea.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Murdock family<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">For Molly&#8217;s artwork she decided to paint a character named Ella that represents her autism. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Molly said autism can be a difficult thing to explain to people &#8211; she wanted to make it easier to understand through Ella. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I have a deep connection to animals, music and bright colours so that is why those things are in there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Molly said that autism &#8220;brings out the best in a person&#8221; and should not be viewed negatively. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">In her quote attached to her artwork, Molly said autism &#8220;makes us unique in ways people aren&#8217;t able to see and it makes us better people&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">She said the painting took more than a week to complete and that she was incredibly proud of how it turned out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-8jvux8-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1FCD\/production\/_105914180_line976-nc.png 320w, 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class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Emma&#8217;s artwork was all about about highlighting the many positives associated with being autistic. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I view my autism as my ability not a disability,&#8221; Emma told BBC News NI. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I have great memory, I&#8217;m very precise when it comes to detail, I&#8217;m very punctual and I&#8217;m very honest and reliable.&#8221; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It really represents what autism means to so many young people and it is a celebration of creativity,&#8221; Ms McNeilly said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1fdlmrg-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It lets any viewer of the work know more about autism, what it actually is and how it varies from individual to individual.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-mxs2fu-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source 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