On Monday, October 22 the McCarton Foundation hosted its second annual Genius of Autism event. Part concert, part art exhibition, and fully inspirational, the Genius of Autism was an opportunity to celebrate the incredible ability that exists within young people on the autistic spectrum.
From singers and dancers to painters and animators, the McCarton Foundation few in 14 inspiring, autistic artists from around the globe to perform and be honored at the 2012 Genius of Autism event. Hosted by ABC News's Chief Health and Medical editor Dr. Richard Besser, the event featured live musical performances by honorees along with diverse celebrity talent such as three-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Steve Earle and MAC award-winning Karen Oberlin. Additionally there was an art exhibition featuring the original works of the autistic visual artists being honored.
You can learn more about the honorees by visiting mccarton.org/genius and going to the Honoree Page, where you'll find bios, images of their artwork, and video/audio clips of their performances.
This is the McCarton Foundation's second year hosting the Genius of Autism. Last year's inaugural event took place at Carnegie Hall and featured the amazing performances of the young autistic honorees as well as celebrity participation from names like Laura Linney, Bill Cosby, Deepak Chopra, John Pizzarelli, and more.
The McCarton Foundation's mission is to empower young people on the autistic spectrum, help them to realize their full potential, and celebrate their extraordinary talents.

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