Painting helps this artist with autism “Speak Up”

John F. Kennedy High School | Silver Spring, MD

Amari Taylor is on the autism spectrum and sometimes has trouble speaking, but through making and even selling his art, he’s able to express himself just fine.

This story was produced by Hania Perez at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland with support from SRL Connected Educator Andrew Inches and SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel.

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