Winner of the Autism Society of America's Literary Achievement Award, this heartwarming book was one of the first autobiographies to provide unique insight into the world of autism. Tom McKean grew up in a confusion of misdiagnosis, spending years in an institution and finally journeying into adulthood, seeking answers. He finally comes to a "working truce" with the neurotypical world and discovers he has various talents in fields such as computers and technical design, in addition to his passion for writing. His challenges, discoveries, and successes will move you as his poetry, songs, and humor delight you.…mehr
Winner of the Autism Society of America's Literary Achievement Award, this heartwarming book was one of the first autobiographies to provide unique insight into the world of autism. Tom McKean grew up in a confusion of misdiagnosis, spending years in an institution and finally journeying into adulthood, seeking answers. He finally comes to a "working truce" with the neurotypical world and discovers he has various talents in fields such as computers and technical design, in addition to his passion for writing. His challenges, discoveries, and successes will move you as his poetry, songs, and humor delight you.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Thomas A. McKean was diagnosed with autism late in his teens. His case was quite unique because, in a time when mostly severely affected people were being diagnosed with autism, he possessed the communication skills to tell others what it felt like to be behind the "wall." He had a "patchwork" education (which he credits for his writing skills) but he also has talents in other areas such as computers and design.
Inhaltsangabe
Acknowledgments Dedication Preface Introduction Foreword PART I: MY LIFE WITH AUTISM Chapter 1: I Leave My Home for a Home Chapter 2: Interesting Associations in the Home Chapter 3: I Re-Enter the World Chapter 4: Discovering Autism Chapter 5: What Autism Is To Me Chapter 6: Professionals and More Ideas on Autism PART II: POETRY, WRITINGS, IDEAS, AND THE FUTURE Introduction to Poetry
Acknowledgments Dedication Preface Introduction Foreword PART I: MY LIFE WITH AUTISM Chapter 1: I Leave My Home for a Home Chapter 2: Interesting Associations in the Home Chapter 3: I Re-Enter the World Chapter 4: Discovering Autism Chapter 5: What Autism Is To Me Chapter 6: Professionals and More Ideas on Autism PART II: POETRY, WRITINGS, IDEAS, AND THE FUTURE Introduction to Poetry
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