Soon Will Come the Light: A View from Inside the Autism Puzzle

McKean, Thomas A

ISBN 10: 1885477112 / ISBN 13: 9781885477118

Published by Future Horizons, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Soon Will Come the Light: A View from Inside the Autism Puzzle
• Publisher: Future Horizons
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1885477112
• ISBN 13: 9781885477118
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Cotton, S L
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

Helpful chapters include:

• Leave My Home for a Home
• Interesting Associations in the Home
• I Re-Enter the World
• Discovering Autism
• What Autism Is To Me
• Professionals and More Ideas on Autism
   

About the Author

Gilpin is the past president and treasurer of the Autism Society of America.