Candy Waters Art Book is for inspiration and a celebration of Ability not Disability.

Artist Candy Waters, whose work appears in this book, is 16 years old, autistic and nonverbal. From the day she was born Candy's parents, singer songwriters Robert and Sandy Waters, played guitar and sang to her. Then at the age of three Candy was diagnosed with autism and Robert and Sandy's view of their job as parents changed. Devastated by this diagnosis they continued to care for Candy surrounding her with music and art.

When an opportunity for six year old Candy to paint arose, they...