I am not Autistic, I have Autism

A difference between Autism and Autistic. After many years dealing with my son and his condition of Autism, I have come to a conclusion between these two words. I have always refused the idea to describe my son as Autistic, giving me many hours at night dealing with it, I will try to explain as simple as I can the difference between them with my own point of view.

My son Arthur is not Autistic, because he does not have a disease, like Pneumonia. He has Autism, a disorder affecting his language, communication, social interaction, behavior and cognitive aspects of his life.

He is not a disease, his condition is affecting him the way he relates to others. He is different, unique and the love of my life. I felt this morning the need to write about my feelings and explain to others a little bit about my life and the way Autism has touch my soul.

The Moon Watchers Outsider Folk Art Original Painting AUTISM SIMO

This painting is about the unknown species watching us from the moon. They want to learn our ways, at the beginning they were observing us very close, but man got smart and their work was getting difficult, today they have their own station in the moon. They can watch Earth from far away and learn our ways.

What I write here is what Arthur explains me about his paintings. He will sign all his work and he will paint different things every time because his paintings are part of his feelings and thoughts on a daily basis.

The size of this paintings 9" by 12" paper, watercolor,crayons and markers

This painting is about an alien frog raised inside a lab, after growing a lot, she scapes to the outside world and the entire village was scare of her, but she feels happy and she is eating anything she can find, she is also making dirty all the neighborhood.

What I write here is what Arthur explains me about his paintings. He will sign all his work and he will paint different everytime because his paintings are part of his feelings and thoughts on a daily basis.

The size of this paintings 9" by 12" paper, watercolor,crayons and markers and you may find it at: arthursimo.etsy.com

Metal Horse Outsider Original Folk Art Painting AUTISM SIMO

This painting is about a Metal Horse, it has the ability to change forms, the horse is made out of a very special metal, it is hard to break rocks and other metals and it can become soft and be able to squeeze between doors. It is a great defense for any rider.

What I write here is what Arthur explains me about his paintings. He will sign all his work and he will paint different things every time because his paintings are part of his feelings and thoughts on a daily basis

Note from Mom: Arthur will tell me stories at dinner time with the new paintings.
As you can imagine Arthur will go on this new horse on wild rides with mom to unknown places with unseen creatures, we will stop for burger and chocolate on a magical tree and fly up the sky to visit friends.

The size of this paintings 9" by 12" paper, watercolor,crayons and markers, you can find his later paintings at his store. arthursimo.etsy.com

Hidden Chamber Outsider Folk Art Original Painting AUTISM SIMO

This painting is about a hidden chamber to protect visitors from another galaxy. It is a chamber with lots of doors,window,stairs and halls. Each passage it is designated to different planets, they will have all their needs,including food,air,liquids and supplies.

What I write here is what Arthur explains me about his paintings. He will sign all his work and he will paint different things every time because his paintings are part of his feelings and thoughts on a daily basis.

Arthur wants to mention that this painting was bought by his friend collector in France, his name is Louis Guyard and he has a blog with Arthur's paintings, you may want it to check it out.

http://artbrutartnaif.canalblog.com