Face Value Comics is the world’s first featured comic book hero(es) with autism. We hold this copyright without apology. With the same attitude, we explain our decision to make Issue #1+ available as long as demand is viable. #1- Some fans are just learning about this comic book, and can’t find it. Imagine if …
Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thanks, Mr. Spock.
PHILADELPHIA PHILOSOPHER, 25 JAN 2073 NASA Fully Militarized by Crockett, Kennedy Boulder City, Nevada - President John F. Kennedy (clone) addressed the United States Congress on Tuesday. After a brief speech, Congress passed the NASA Empowerment Bill. Representative Davy Crockett (R, Tenn) introduced the bill that passed unanimously. “We protect America’s air, lands, and seas. …
Fiscally-Conservative Self-Funding Public Education Reform for Special Needs’ Students
PROJECT: RATTLESNAKE - An empirically-based educational reform initiative for public schools with special-needs children Michael looks surprised to hear and see a rattlesnake! People absorb information about their environment to make planned and unplanned reactions. Most of these initial interactions arise through interpretation of biological constants (ex.: the rattling tail, an expression of fear). Understanding this cartoonish …
The Hiding Girl, Unmasked
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 …
Steampunk and Autism
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. …
Learning to Embrace Differences and Build Empathy
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 for 2014
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
First Autism at Face Value Comic is Released!
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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Helping Teens with Autism with Social Learning
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.
Use Self Care to Combat Holiday Stress
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!
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