Angelina Jolie Bought A Painting From This Amazing 6-Year-Old With Autism

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Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00

Written by Elite Daily

           Autism is a condition that deeply affects the lives of many children and often makes engaging in social interactions extremely difficult.But, sometimes a little bit of hope, a paintbrush and a new BFF can make a world of difference.Iris Grace was struggling with the symptoms of autism when a little cat named Thula came into her life.Iris Grace and Thula became instantly inseparable, and this newfound friendship helped Iris Grace discover her voice, as well as a serious artistic talent.With the help of her feline friend, Iris Grace created all sorts of stunning paintings that have been purchased by various art collectors and even celebs like Angelina Jolie.Iris Grace’s family decided to create a book that tells the inspiring story of this unlikely friendship, with the hope it will be able to help others dealing with autism.In a post, Iris Grace’s mother, Arabella Carter-Johnson, wrote,    I wanted to raise awareness of autism, to show people that there can be a future, a bright one. The techniques that work for Iris may not work with every child but I do believe there is always a key – it is about following the lead of your child.

source: Elite Daily