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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.

Table of Contents
  • 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

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

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      Publisher: Future Horizons Incorporated
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/07/1994
      ISBN13: 9781885477118, 978-1885477118
      ISBN10: 1885477112

      Description

      Book 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.

      Table of Contents
      • 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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