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CARLY'S VOICE

by Arthur Fleischmann with Carly Fleischmann

Both heart-wrenching and deeply inspiring. Imagine communicating with your daughter for the first time—at 10 years old: “I... Full review >

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THE AGE OF AUTISM

by Dan Olmsted and Mark Blaxill

Not entirely convincing, but carries the powerful message that “[t]his long nightmare of neglect and delay and denial needs... Full review >

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BAD ANIMALS

by Joel Yanofsky

An eloquent memoir of Jonah's sometimes-almost-imperceptible growth, increasing social skills and developing self-awareness... Full review >

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THINKING IN PICTURES

by Temple Grandin

The inspiring story of a courageous, dedicated and most unusual woman. Full review >

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ELIJAH’S CUP

by Valerie Paradiz

A valuable addition to the growing literature on this neurological condition. Full review >

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SONGS OF THE GORILLA NATION

by Dawn Prince-Hughes

Still, this opens a window into the world of autism to provide an unforgettable view. Full review >

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PARALLEL PLAY

by Tim Page

A lucid, sweetly sentimental testament to growing up different. Full review >

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LOOK ME IN THE EYE

by John Elder Robison

The view from inside this little-understood disorder offers both cold comfort and real hope, which makes it an exceptionally... Full review >

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