At Autism at Face Value we believe that we are only as strong as we are different. We celebrate everything that makes our employees unique, and we love how our varied backgrounds improve our team and our product.This means that we: Celebrate what makes us different. We’d throw a party every day if we could.Speak …
Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders
We’re getting social
Join Autism at Face Value, on Facebook! We invite you to join us as we launch Facebook spaces for Autism at Face Value; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Autism advocacy and support for families. Our goal with these new platforms is to foster meaningful discussions and share resources. Plus, get ready to connect in-person at …
Hello, Comic Book Creators!
Comic book creation explores our entrepreneurial spirit. Most of us self-publish; our products rise from inner-passions and expressions. Above any supportive networks, like family and friends, we need to elevate our own self-image. I would like to examine how comic book creators forge ahead with their craft and creator identity. Envision a perfect mouse-trap. For …
Abandoning the Comics Code Authority
Abandoning the Comics Code Authority, or, How to Consider A Comic Book Audience and Writing Purpose
Neurotypical Buzzkill
Neurotypical Buzzkill: Show me - don't tell me - how we accept ourselves post-April. #autism
Costs of Changing the World
(Costs of Changing the World) What to do when many eyes watch you try to do good? Is it ever enough? What's next? Don't break.
We Need More Heroes
Accepting our mortal lot, we pine for someone or something greater than ourselves. Many use their love of family as a comfort. Others gain faith through religious or spiritual practices. Children have numerous bedtime stories and books from which to draw good examples. Regarding autism, we lack definitive representation. No openly autistic government official steps …
Superb Volunteer Heroes
Please follow this link for the application: FVC SUPERPOWER STUDY, with video description of the project at: Do you have what it takes to be a comic book hero?
Why an AUTISTIC Comic Book Hero?
We've learned a lot from our fans about being a good hero. Here's why we make comic books...
Autism, Heroes, and the TSS
Heroes take action. This truth draws readers to comic books. In Face Value Comics, our hero evolves his social awareness and sensory coping skills to overcome his clinical expressions of autism. His greatest friend remains a loyal bio-droid, T.E.S.S. She, too, changes and matures. Sky Owens created the image of T.E.S.S. as this blog post's …