Do you know something about autism?

I know a really good read is 'The Speed of Dark' by Elizabeth Moon an autistic man who has a run in with an idiot in his firm who thinks the autistic pattern matchers are spoiled. Its a good read. Ms Moon mentions in the end notes that she has a 25 yr old autistic son.
http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Dark-Elizab ... 184&sr=8-1

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon is another great read about an autistic teen who decides to use the methods of his hero Sherlock Holmes to solve a mystery. Quite a good read.
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident- ... 249&sr=1-1

Mr Bill wrote:I know a really good read is 'The Speed of Dark' by Elizabeth Moon an autistic man who has a run in with an idiot in his firm who thinks the autistic pattern matchers are spoiled. Its a good read. Ms Moon mentions in the end notes that she has a 25 yr old autistic son.
http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Dark-Elizab ... 184&sr=8-1

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon is another great read about an autistic teen who decides to use the methods of his hero Sherlock Holmes to solve a mystery. Quite a good read.
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident- ... 249&sr=1-1

I would add to that "Soon Will Come the Light" - the true autobiography of a rise from the depths of autism out into the real world.

http://www.amazon.com/Soon-Will-Come-Li ... 541&sr=8-1

This book won a national literary achievement award and appeared on Oprah. I understand the fella what wrote it is using a CPAP these days. He was awarded an honorary colonel's commission and title of honor for his work in international autism advocacy. I also hear he is rugged handsome and a really nice guy who likes to put shameless plugs for his book in CPAP forums when he thinks maybe he can get away with it.

ThomasMcKean wrote:

Mr Bill wrote:I know a really good read is 'The Speed of Dark' by Elizabeth Moon an autistic man who has a run in with an idiot in his firm who thinks the autistic pattern matchers are spoiled. Its a good read. Ms Moon mentions in the end notes that she has a 25 yr old autistic son.
http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Dark-Elizab ... 184&sr=8-1

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon is another great read about an autistic teen who decides to use the methods of his hero Sherlock Holmes to solve a mystery. Quite a good read.
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident- ... 249&sr=1-1

I would add to that "Soon Will Come the Light" - the true autobiography of a rise from the depths of autism out into the real world.

http://www.amazon.com/Soon-Will-Come-Li ... 541&sr=8-1

This book won a national literary achievement award and appeared on Oprah. I understand the fella what wrote it is using a CPAP these days. He was awarded an honorary colonel's commission and title of honor for his work in international autism advocacy. I also hear he is rugged handsome and a really nice guy who likes to put shameless plugs for his book in CPAP forums when he thinks maybe he can get away with it.

Thomas you are such a character - you would get on well with my daughter (if she didn't live so far away )

You really are very proud of what you have achieved aren't you ? - people who don't associate regularly with Autism spectrum people may not always appreciate the talent some such folk have (unless they reported directly to Bill Gates at Microsoft )

It is delightful to see you so happy with your work and your achievements.

Cheers

DSM

ThomasMcKean wrote: I understand the fella what wrote it is using a CPAP these days. He was awarded an honorary colonel's commission and title of honor for his work in international autism advocacy. I also hear he is rugged handsome and a really nice guy who likes to put shameless plugs for his book in CPAP forums when he thinks maybe he can get away with it.

I liked your website, you ruggedly handsome, shameless man!

SleepingUgly wrote:I liked your website, you ruggedly handsome, shameless man!

Thank yew. The part to see is the MEDIA GALLERY. That is where all the action is on that site.

http://gallery.thomasamckean.com

That's a shortcut that takes yew directly there...

ThomasMcKean wrote:

SleepingUgly wrote:I liked your website, you ruggedly handsome, shameless man!

Thank yew. The part to see is the MEDIA GALLERY. That is where all the action is on that site.

http://gallery.thomasamckean.com

That's a shortcut that takes yew directly there...

Thomas
Those interviews are really informative. Just finished reading the one with Diane Kalning. You really know your stuff !.
Sure provides insights to what we had with daughter Anne.

Thanks

DSM

PS Maybe this fits some other forums we know

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Yes. Over the past few years, autism has become a very political disorder. I
have found this distracts from the therapies and support needed to treat those
who have it and this troubles me. The politics of autism have also created a very
hostile environment on the internet. There are many autism support sites on the
internet that are more about fighting and arguing than they are about support.
Wrong Planet, Aspies for Freedom, and even the Autism Speaks (or should I say
*especially* the Autism Speaks) forums are examples of this.
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