To many autistic people, the puzzle piece represents stigma, exclusion and a harmful push to make them conform.

[Kagen] shaves thin layers of veneer from this block to attach to the puzzle pieces as needed to create the patterns without resorting to ink, paint, or decals. [Kagen] has a math degree but is ...

As you look at each puzzle piece (its shape, color, and pattern) while trying to determine where it fits, your brain is hard ...