This is part of the message we wrote to the French Embassy. Our words reinforce solidarity and sympathy against misunderstanding and prejudice. In our comics, we created a fictional intergalactic invaders who want to rob us of our individuality and freedoms. We believe our message is fitting, given its message and timeliness. --- Dear Friends …
This summer, we met “Celeste*” and her mum at a local comic book signing event. This brave eleven-year old girl identified herself as autistic, and professed her love of the Shimmer characters in our books. Her mother shared something amazing with us: Celeste’s support team were happily surprised to see Celeste at work. She has …
We’ve talked a little about why we chose the steampunk aesthetic for the comics at Autism at Face Value. At first glance, the connection between steampunk and autism might seem unexpected but to me it felt actually quite natural. Steampunk offers a rich, imaginative re-envisioning of a steam-powered future, full of intricate design and detail. …
At Face Value Comics, one of our goals is to help people embrace differences and build empathy between people with ASD and those who are neurotypical. A fun steampunk universe helps that process!
Setting goals is an important skill for teens with autism. Face Value Comics can help you learn the process of setting goals by watching how Michael and his friends do it
We’re so grateful for our patient fans. Autism at Face Value is excited to announce that our first issue is available now at Indy Planet. Click here to get it. Download a free four page insert (a special treat for our awesome fans), too! We’re very proud of our first Autism at Face Value comic …
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For teens with autism, social learning happens only through explicit teaching. We hope that Face Value Comics will help with that process through enjoyable stories and modeling.
Holisay stress is a reality for teens with autism, as well as neurotypical people. Everyone can benefit from slowing down and practicing self care. Face Value Comics wishes everyone a joyful holiday season!
The holidays can trigger stress and depression. It's important to know the signals of depression for people with autism. Use Face Value Comics to help cope with and understand depression.
Face Value Comics helps people with an autism label to better understand how emotions are expressed in the face to be more emotionally aware and increase understanding.
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