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Mom, son illuminate autism in coloring book

By Warwick Beacon
February 13, 2026
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Mom, son illuminate autism in coloring book

By Warwick Beacon
February 13, 2026

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Arts Behavioral health

Q & A with writer, artist, and creative coach Lauren Sarat

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Q & A with RISD art professor and historian Leora Maltz-Leca

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Arts Health care

Q & A with The Studio principal Dr. Francois I. Luks

By G. Wayne Miller
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Behavioral health Disabilities

Q & A with mom advocate and author Rebecca Almeida

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Behavioral health Disparities

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Behavioral health Health care

Q & A with Monica D. Vance

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