Posted By Janet Lawson, MFT on December 6, 2012

This has been a great year at Autistry and we are gearing up for more growth and new ventures in 2013. Last week Autistry was featured in the ABC7 special Profiles of Excellence. The producer, Laura Kutch and photographer, Loren Morrison joined us for a Friday workshop. They had a great time, loved what they saw and returned to film the Autistry Fun and Food Faire. They did a great job of describing our program and capturing the spirit of Autistry.

In preparation for launching Autistry Enterprises all our students are getting hands-on training on the new ShopBot (robotic router). Dan has prepared lessons starting with engraving your own name, then creating the plans and cut-file for a simple box, and then designing, cutting, and producing a complex project. This is a wonderful piece of equipment and we are looking forward to launching Autistry Enterprises in 2013!

A key component of our program is helping our students become mentors. As they master techniques and skills we encourage them to pass on their knowledge to other students. Ian G. has become an expert LARP sword maker. He designs the weapons, cuts out the patterns, makes the handles and the foam blades, and even sews the covers! Ian is now teaching other students his craft.

Thank you all for your support of Autistry. There is much more to come in 2013!
The Autistry Team.

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