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Category Archives: Sexual Abuse & Assault

Autism in Art — Gallery: “Remember,” Autists & Violence

Photo. "Autist JJ Vallow & Sister Tylee, Allegedly Killed by Religious Parents, 2020." Low-resolution version of original digital illustration. (c) 2021 John M. Knapp, Creative Commons Non-Commercial Usage. High-resolution wallpaper & poster files free to premium subscribers.

I’ve been working on a long-term project. A series of portraits of autists who experienced violence at the hands of the police, strangers, friends… family.

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“The Cavalry NEVER Comes”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life, Part 2

"Not Everyone Was My Friend," original digital illustration in a graphic-novel influenced style of a priest leering. From a frame grab of Mystic River.

You can help your autistic loved ones feel safer from sexual abuse & assault…

It starts with honesty about yourself… and them.

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“Not Everyone Was My Friend”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life, Part 1

"Not My Friend," original digital illustration of abused child, huddled alone.

Discussing sexual abuse & assault of autistic children… is difficult for survivors, loved ones, caretakers…

Maybe that’s precisely why we need to talk about it.More

Dear Autist: Forgiving Your Family? NOT a Cosmic Rule…

"The Forgiveness Burden," original digital illustration of a man's bowed head in prayer.

Forgiving abusers… as much as SOME therapists, pop psychologists, and self-help gurus insist on it…

Is NOT a Cosmic Rule.

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