Which Level Fits My Kid?

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My little artist is...

Neurodivergent

Quiet thinkers, high-functioning: They mostly reveal their wiring in how they think. Follows directions, stays seated, polite, just needs extra processing time or a different explanation.

Sometimes wiggly, sometimes lost: Blurting, fidgeting, zoning out when the instructions don’t land. A quick rephrase or short movement break usually resets them.

Frequently disruptive, big energy: Interrupts to finish thoughts, struggles with classmates’ space, speaks without a filter. Needs steady redirection and clear structure.

High-support superstar: Low or non-verbal, prone to sensory overload or meltdowns, needs hands-on help or one-to-one guidance. Groups can overwhelm without extra support.

Which description sounds closest to your child today?(Pick the one that fits best—even if none are exact.)

Quiet Thinkers, High Functioning

Just Starting Out: No formal lessons yet. Draws for fun. Loves doodling but hasn’t tried real techniques or art terms.

Self-Taught Explorer: Learns from YouTube or books. Knows what “shading” means, copies cartoons, plays with basic shapes.

Past Lessons: Foundational Builder: Foundations in place. Can sketch a cup or apple from a photo, knows the primary/secondary color wheel, spots proportion mistakes. Doesn't need to be great at drawing, but you can tell they sketch instead of drawing with a single hard pressed line.

Past Lessons: Emerging Artist: All of the above plus Shading & color on purpose. Blends or cross-hatches to show form, mixes tints and shades, keeps a sketchbook going.

Past Lessons: Committed Creator: All of the above plus Perspective & composition showing up. Tries basic anatomy, plots where things go on the page, finishes a value study that feels three-dimensional.

Past Lessons: Advanced Independent: All of the above plus Independent problem-solver. Tackles multi-figure scenes, talks about focal points or color temperature, sticks with projects over several sessions.