Purple Sense

Using art therapy to assist those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders.

Purple Sense has been in the works since 2021. Using art therapy, we have helped 1.2K people with ASD and reached 2.5K+ people globally. We hope to spread autism awareness, expand our horizons, and increase the number of members, volunteers, and participants.

About Purple Sense

Purple Sense's mission is to provide a safe space for people with autism spectrum disorder by providing FREE art therapy lessons with trained professionals. Why Purple? By looking at the connectivity pathways under the functional MRI, people with autism have both hyperconnectivity, which is indicated by red, and hypoconnectivity, which is indicated by blue. With a little bit of color theory, red and blue make purple. Art therapy aims to balance the over and underactive areas in the brain, lessening symptoms and improving overall neural connectivity.

Our leading team consists of four high school students whose passion is to help others. Purple Sense is an organization based in Troy, Michigan, and we currently have branches across the US and internationally, including Canada, China, Thailand, and Romania. Our App, Purple Senses, tracks emotions, responses, attendance and summarizes the data, giving us an idea of how to help. We are currently in a partnership with True Love for Hope, a special needs program based in Georgia, and we hope to expand our passion.

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Every cent goes to a passion for helping those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and others with developmental disorders in addition to ASD. Your donation will go to buying art supplies for art therapy, getting a professional art therapist, and active research on Autism and the effects of art therapy.

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ASD Painting Gallery

Participant, Jason Fan

"It is with immense pleasure that I participate in this event, an experience that has been nothing short of fantastic and invaluable to everyone involved. The staff and volunteers from Purple Sence have Displayed exceptional friendliness and patience, making the experience truly memorable. My sincerest gratitude goes to the event organizers and leaders who have orchestrated this seamlessly."

Our Professional Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our Professional team consists of artists, doctors, and passionate individuals who aim to help those in need.

Art Advisor

Dominic Pangborn

Dominic Pangborn, a master of design, launched a line of neckwear that was sold at retailers included Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Mr. Pangborn created art for the 2018 Winter Olympics, Major Baseball League's Miami Marlins, and to commemorate the White House Fellows.

Art Advisor

Douglas Malone

Douglas Malone is the former chair of the Fundamentals Department at College of Creativve Studies (CCS). He is a professor and professional artist. Professor Malone has over 25 years of teaching experience, with work published in numerous galleries and museums nationwide.

Scientific Advisor

E. Mark Haacke

E. Mark Haacke is an original pioneer of the MR angiographic imaging, fast imaging and cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Haacke is the professor and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
He is the director of the Perinatal MR Imaging Research Program

Psychologist

Huilan Zhang

Huilan Zhang Founder of the Neuro Wellness Institute Inc. (Canada) and Neuro Wellness Institute PC ( USA). She is a certified Neurofeedback practitioner, a licensed psychologist in Michigan. and a Registered psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada.