Creativity, Advocacy, and Autism: A Conversation with Artist & Author Motesem “Moe” Mansur

In this episode of Converge Autism Radio, guest host Joseph Fusaro sits down with artist, author, and autism advocate Motesem “Moe” Mansur for a deeply personal conversation about creativity, education, and resilience.

Moe shares his lived experience growing up autistic in the 1990s, navigating giftedness alongside misunderstanding, and finding his voice through art and writing. The discussion explores how creative expression became both a lifeline and a form of advocacy for Moe — from his children’s book Teddy Turbine to his visual art, recovery-focused writing, and commitment to sharing his work with schools, nonprofits, and mental health programs. This episode highlights the power of creativity as communication, healing, and community-building, offering insight and encouragement for autistic individuals, families, educators, and clinicians alike.

Listener Note:
This episode was recorded in 2019 and reflects the language commonly used in autism and education conversations at that time. While terminology continues to evolve, the lived experiences, creative insights, and advocacy shared in this conversation remain relevant and meaningful today.

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