Winter program registation is open and filling up fast! View our 2025 schedule!

 

Creative Programs for Neurodivergent Students

Pioneering the use of art, creativity, and creative technologies to spark self-confidence, encourage independence, and build pathways to employment for neurodivergent individuals.

 

Islands of Brilliance…a Place to Thrive

 
 

By engaging students in a creative project celebrating their interests, we build:

  • Self-confidence

  • Self-advocacy

  • Self-determination

  • Connection to a vibrant, welcoming community

Building independence changes self-perceptions of ability and expectations of what is possible. At Islands of Brilliance, we witness our students’ brilliance becoming unlocked.

IOB's program offerings are student-centered solutions that provides a mix of opportunities spanning different skill sets, needs, and objectives.

 
  • Winter 2025 Program Registration

    The winter brings lots of opportunities for creativity, community, and learning! Want to try something new? Check out Doodle Lounge and Digital Academy programs!

  • Join us for creativity and good cheer at the 2024 Holiday Hullabaloo!

    This 90-minute session is all about fun, creative discovery, and holiday cheer…in a supportive environment on the Apple iPad. Participants will draw or paint in Procreate, 3D sculpt in Nomad, or create a stop-motion video...the options and opportunities to create are limitless! Projects will be inspired by a holiday tune of your choosing! IOB staff and mentors will be on hand to support and guide your exploration!

  • Blog: Navigating Resources for Families with Newly Diagnosed Autistic Children in Wisconsin

    When your child receives an autism diagnosis, it can feel like stepping into an entirely new world—one that’s full of potential, but also a bit overwhelming. In Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have a wealth of resources to support families, but knowing where to start can still feel daunting.

  • New in 2025! Animation & Media Foundation Workshops!

    Unlock the magic of movement in Animation & Media! This workshop allows students to work 1:1 with a mentor or in small pods of 2:1, learning animation basics in Procreate, Adobe Express, and Adobe Photoshop to tell their own unique stories.

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