13-year-old autistic artists celebrates 13th birthday with premier

Shannon Feilland with her son Soren at his 13th birthday celebration on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Shannon explained that drawing has become away for Soren to communicate with those around him and that his subjects have a way of working themselves into his limited vocabulary. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Feilleand draws at his own 13th birthday party and art show where 150 of his drawings on display with during a portion of the proceeds going to support the AfterStars afterschool program at West Park Baptist Church. The program, who Soren is a part of, helps students with special needs explore their creative potential. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Feilleand drawings on the wall at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Terrell Fielland stand with son Soren Feilleand for a photograph during Soren's birthday celebration and art show at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Musicians perform during Soren Feilleand's art show and 13th birthday celebration at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Feilleand spends part of his birthday celebration at at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018 drawing new material. Fairy tales and nursery rhymes are major themes in his drawings. Saul Young/News Sentinel

One of Soren Feilleand's drawing on display at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Fairy tales are major themes in his work. Saul Young/News Sentinel

One of Soren Feilleand's drawing on display at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Feilleand is hugged by his grandmother Sandy Murphy during this art show and birthday celebration at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

A selection of drawings on display by Soren Feilleand at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Feilleand shakes a tambourine during his birthday celebration and art show at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. One of his favorite drawings is featured on the shirt. Saul Young/News Sentinel

One of Soren Feilleand's drawing on display at Breezeway Yoga Studio on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Fairy tales are major themes in his work. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Soren Fielland at birth on January 15, 2005. "I just wanted to send you a photo of him after his birth if only to illustrate how far he's come," said Soren's father Terrell Fielland in an email. Photo courtesy of Terrell Fielland