I was diagnosed with autism in my late teens.
Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs during the first three years of their child's life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace before worsening.
Autism is associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors during pregnancy include certain infections, such as rubella, toxins including valproic acid, alcohol, cocaine, pesticides and air pollution, fetal
"I was the prolific evening painter. I'd come home at night and just paint and paint and paint. In five years, I didn't produce anything for anyone other than myself. I probably did 200 to 300 paintings. My ultimate goal was to paint professionally and show in galleries." Motherhood brought more focus to her work. When her son was diagnosed with autism, Jami quit her teaching job to be home with her child. More time at home enabled her to spend more time painting, and she