Soon Will Come the Light

A View from Inside the Autism Puzzle

AvThomas McKean,R. Wayne Gilpin

Häftad, Engelska, 1994

Del i serien Future Horizons, Inc

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1994-07-30
Mått:143 x 215 x 12 mm
Vikt:273 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Future Horizons, Inc
Antal sidor:173
Förlag:Future Horizons Incorporated
Illustratör:S L Cotton
ISBN:9781885477118

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Mer om författaren

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.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsDedicationPrefaceIntroductionForewordPART I: MY LIFE WITH AUTISMChapter 1: I Leave My Home for a HomeChapter 2: Interesting Associations in the HomeChapter 3: I Re-Enter the WorldChapter 4: Discovering AutismChapter 5: What Autism Is To MeChapter 6: Professionals and More Ideas on AutismPART II: POETRY, WRITINGS, IDEAS, AND THE FUTUREIntroduction to Poetry