People with Autism come from a variety of life experiences and are gifted with a wide range of abilities. Many act and function almost "normally" while others may always be dependent on others to care for them. Regardless, they all deserve respect and acceptance in our community.
Learn more about Autism:
What is autism? (from the Autism Society)
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at UF (a great local source of support for those with ASD and those who love them)
Own voices--a few titles by those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (We have more!)
How to be human: an autistic man’s guide to life / Jory Fleming.
An unforgettable, unconventional narrative that examines the many ways to be fully human, told by the first young adult with autism to attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, who shows us the ways a beautifully different mind can express the very best of our shared humanity. (Atlas Pub.)
"This soulful and serious look at Asperger’s syndrome brings an informed and optimistic perspective to the fore." --Publishers Weekly
An investigation into human nature and its social norms, written by a scientist with Asperger’s syndrome perspectives, includes coverage of such subjects as the role of proteins in promoting relationships and what thermodynamics can reveal about life balance. (Atlas Pub.)
The smallest lights in the universe : a memoir / Sara Seager.
An MIT astrophysicist must reinvent herself in the wake of tragedy and discovers the power of connection on this planet, even as she searches our galaxy for another Earth.