Autism Acceptance Challenge

Hey everybody!

It’s ya boy, FirstMateKlovers, and I had a great idea for a challenge involving acceptance for Autism Spectrum Disorder!

In case some of you don’t know, this month of April is dedicated to acceptance for autism! ^w^

For those who aren’t aware, Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with other people.

However, negative symptoms can be reduced and overall it’s possible for quality of life to be improved. It’s also a spectrum, so not every person with autism will harbor the same traits. :)

Contrary to what lots of people think in this world, autism is not something to be “cured” or seen as an epidemic, and is instead something to be happy with, because it’s a part of you.

I think this world is full of bright-minded people and neurodiversity acceptance is something that I absolutely adore and love!

Some people on this Amino are diagnosed with it (including me!), and I think it’s a fun idea to have a challenge dedicated to my favorite show crossed over with this condition. ^^

(Also a bit of a ramble but I do genuinely believe in the theory that Star is autistic.)

What is this challenge about?

Basically, the jist of this challenge is to draw a Star vs. character(s) harboring traits of autism (ex: stimming, being socially naive, etc.) and/or acceptance symbols on them in some way (ex: rainbow infinity symbol, etc.)

If you want, you can also be creative and make a story or theory involving svtfoe and autism. :)

Approved by: Astrae + Proof:

Examples:

Credit to coneboyofficial on Tumblr

Credit to mtndewdreams on Tumblr

Rules:

that we’re doing this out of acceptance and awareness for it

You can only draw/create your own work, and must show proof that you did it.

You can do traditional artwork all the way to digital art.

No tracing/stealing is allowed.

If bases are used, give proper credit.

Try to be original with your ideas.

One entry per person

It has to be appropriate, so no 16+ posts.

The most creative and interesting and talented creations will be declared the winners!

Tag:

#autismacceptancechallenge

Due Date: April 30 @ 11pm CST

Judges:

• FirstMateKlovers

• GravityUniverse115

• MiraculousPonyLover

Prizes:

• 1st Place = Full body drawing of any character + Like spam + Follow

• 2nd Place = Head only drawing of any character + Like spam + Follow

• 3rd Place = Like spam + Follow

Good Luck!

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#autismacceptancechallenge

Credit to ken-quartz on Tumblr for the cover art