The Geneva Centre for Autism is holding its International Symposium at the Toronto Convention Centre tonight and tomorrow (Friday, October 26, 2012) . It’s a wonderful opportunity to support Richard, a Davisville Village artist whose work has been shown as the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). His exhibit is on the lower level of of the Convention Centre. Please give him a visit. Richard was born in Burlington Ontario in October 1973. Shortly after turning four Richard received a diagnosis of autism. During his early years Richard was the recipient of enriched programming from many different sources. These interventions greatly enhanced the development of both his verbal communication and social skills. Richard took instruction in art with a group under the tutelage of Isabel Page. Later he took private lessons with her. For several years before Christmas with Isabel’s guidance Richard would produce many personal hand-painted cards which he delighted in sending to family and friends. Richard’s new original paintings, new greeting cards and seasonal cards are on exhibit.