wonderful book on Asperger's: "Born on a Blue Day"

[Mend]

written by Daniel Tammet who is diagnosed with Asperger's and is also a savant. He was on "60 Minutes" recently and is a very impressive person. His insights into his situation, both his phenomenal abilities and his profound anxieties, are extremely helpful in understanding what really is going on inside his mind. Highly recommended.

[Kajsa]

1. Thanks!

I saw Daniel on '60 Minutes' and I was very impressed with him.
I'm definitely going to get his book.

:hi:

[Mend]

2. let me know what you think of it after you read it...

it would be nice to know your ideas about him.

[Kajsa]

3. OK,

I will do that.

;-)

[Deja Q]

4. The only way to understand is to read...

Anyone with such disabilities should write a book about themselves...

[mzteris]

5. The Speed of Dark

by Elizabeth Moon is a science fiction piece whose central character is autistic. It's told in the 'first person' - so you get a peek into how his mind works.

I don't know how accurate it is for sure, but it seems pretty realistic.

Very interesting book. I'm not sure I really liked how it ended, but . . . a good read, nonetheless.