​2025 Boston Autism Awareness Events
From March 28 to April 7, 2025, AAF and the Taiwan Autistic Arts Association (TAAA) successfully completed a 10-day series of autism awareness events in Boston.
The first two exhibitions, in collaboration with Yuan3Chi4 Education, highlighted the extraordinary artistic talents of autistic individuals, celebrating creativity, self-expression, and skill development.
The pinnacle of our journey was the 2-day "Advancing Autism Awareness" conference held on April 5th and April 6th at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
At this prestigious event, hosted alongside the Sino-American Medical Exchange Association, experts shared cutting-edge research on autism, and TAAA showcased art therapy cases as impactful examples of holistic support.
Our participation was praised for presenting authentic, hopeful stories from Taiwan’s autistic community and demonstrating the transformative power of art education.
This milestone event was covered by Boston Orange News, further solidifying TAAA’s role as a global advocate for autism awareness and inclusion.
We are deeply grateful to our partners, sponsors, and all who supported this unforgettable journey to amplify autistic voices through culture and education.
🔗 Learn more: Boston Orange News coverage
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Reflecting on Our 2024 Harvard Exhibition: Taiwanese Autistic Artists Shine
We’re excited to share the success of an extraordinary event at Harvard University where the talents of our autistic artists from Taiwan were celebrated.
Our artists’ journey, marked by creativity and resilience, has led to international recognition. Building on last year’s success at the BonBon Art Exchange, we were deeply honored to be invited by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to showcase 30 of our works on March 30th and 31st, coinciding with International Autism Day.
Event Highlights
The event opened on March 30th with a ceremony and silent auction, followed by an immersive art exhibit. Workshops explored how sensory experiences inspire creativity, and the day ended with an aboriginal storytelling session.
March 31st featured a martial arts demonstration, more art viewing, a storytelling session, and a panel discussion on "The Role of Art in Health Equity." The event concluded with a successful art auction, raising funds for autism awareness projects.
A Global Conversation on Inclusion
We are proud to have been invited by Harvard University to join a global dialogue on inclusion, empowerment, and the potential of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This event celebrated our artists and fostered collaboration within the broader community. We are deeply grateful for the support from organizations like BonBonUSA Story Town, demonstrating that together, we can create meaningful opportunities that make a real difference.
2023 Taiwanese-American West Coast Summer Conference
In July 2023, as TSMC established a factory in Phoenix, AZ, the Taiwanese-American West Coast Summer Conference organized an event to help the local community in the United States better understand Taiwan, TSMC's home country. It was an honor for the Taiwan Autistic Arts Association to be invited to participate in the exhibition.
2023 Overview of the Taiwan Autistic Artists Show in Dallas​
On April 1st, 2023, the University of Texas at Dallas hosted the Taiwan Autistic Artists Show as part of the 2023 BonBon USA and Asian Artists Exchange. This event showcased the incredible talents of autistic artists from Taiwan, attracting a diverse audience eager to experience their unique creativity.​
Event Highlights​
The exhibition featured vivid artworks that combined rich colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery, each telling personal stories and reflecting the cultural heritage of the artists. Attendees were also given a lecture on how sensory experiences contribute to creativity and a practical workshop on enhancing brain function through hand massage.
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Featured Artists​
The exhibition proudly displayed the works of eight autistic artists:
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Huang Nai-Hsiang
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Chen Yi-Hong
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Hsieh Yu-Chun
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Chiang Chun Ting
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Chen Hung-Hsuan
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Wang Jung-Cheng
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Chao Heng-Shiue
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Chen Wei-Ling​
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Impact and Significance​
The Taiwan Autistic Artists Show was not just an exhibition but a celebration of creativity and diversity. It highlighted the important contributions of autistic individuals to the cultural and artistic landscape, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
