Cooper Baumgart is a creative 8-year-old in Colorado with a passion for art. Art is in his genes; on his father’s side there was a relative (Otto Stark) who was an impressionist painter, muralist, printmaker, and illustrator who lived from 1859-1926 and still has art displayed in museums.
From a young age, Cooper discovered a love for painting that eventually turned into a passion for drawing and recently pottery. Cooper was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 5 but signs and struggles started 18 months prior to his diagnosis.
Cooper is fortunate to attend traditional school and spend most of his days in the classroom with some support. The family also found a wonderful partner in ABA therapy that Cooper has gotten assistance from since he was 4 years old. Through therapy, Cooper has made outstanding progress in regulating emotions, transitioning between activities, eating more foods, improving speech and communication and compromise.
Cooper’s family is proud to share his artwork (most completed at age 7) with ELS for Autism where his aunt, Rachel Soler works.
