Andrew's best friend is an Araucana chicken named Frightful. Talking with Frightful allows Andrew, who is autistic, a way to figure out how to live in the often confusing world. But after telling Frightful one day that he thinks his body is trying…
In the 1980s, an 18-year-old Englishman, Vincent, falls ill in the marshlands of Camargue and is rescued by Lorenzo, a man whose autism causes him to repeat words, have difficulty regulating emotions, and fixate on animals--such as the flamingos…
During a difficult time in junior high, Michael McCreary started journaling, eventually turning his pain into something empowering and funny. Now a 20-something stand-up comic, Michael has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he…
In an inspiring (and at times dark) history spanning 75 years, In a Different Key tells the story of how autism has been viewed over time, examining the debates on what causes autism and how it is best engaged through the lens of the children who…
If one looked at only Robison's sense of humor or his success as a classic car restorer, it might be impossible to believe he has Asperger's. But his odd habits had led to Robison being variously labeled lazy, weird, and, worse, sociopathic by the…
Lily loves reading and learning but, owing to dyslexia and ADHD, she struggles with high school's structure and deadlines. Abelard finds happiness in straightforward absolutes, such as mathematics and robotics, though his sensitivity with light,…
Ten-year-old Caitlyn hates recess, with all its noise and chaos. Her kind, patient counselor, Mrs. Brook, helps her to understand the reasons behind her discomfort, offering advice about how to cope with her Asperger's, make friends, and deal with…
Endorsed by autism activist Temple Grandin and the late neurologist Oliver Sacks, this historical, cultural, and medical treatise combines meticulous research with a deep understanding and a lively presentation to make an impressive chronicle of…
Zee is on her way back from a drug deal when the news breaks: her sister, a volunteer at the local prison, has been kidnapped by two escaped inmates. Immediately, her world, already beset by the motorcycle wreck that injured her hip and by her…
Drawing on his over 40 years of experience working with those with autism, Dr. Barry Prizant describes and explores how into how families can meaningfully engage with autism instead of viewing it as a set of symptoms that have to be fixed.…
