Mccreary Michael - Funny You Don't Look Autistic A Comedian's Guide To Life On The Spectrum - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Like many others on the autism spectrum 20 - something stand - up comic Michael Mc Creary has been told by more than a few well - meaning folks that he doesn t look autistic. But as he's quick to point out in this memoir autism looks different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five Mc Creary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high he started journaling eventually turning his pain e into something empowering and funny. He scored his first stand - up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back. This unique and hilarious # Own Voices memoir breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from Mc Creary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny You Don t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.
Title: Funny You Don't Look Autistic A Comedian's Guide To Life On The Spectrum
Author(s): Mccreary Michael
Publisher: Annick Press Ltd
Barcode: 9781773212579
Pages: 176 Pages, Color Illustrations Throughout
Publication Date: 3/12/2019
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Disability & Special Needs (Children's / Teenage)