Autism Is My Universe: So How 'Bout We Not Call It a Disability!
- ISBN-10
- 1442112786
- ISBN-13
- 9781442112780
- Category
- Asperger's syndrome
- Pages
- 234
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-01-01
- Author
- Michael E. Buckholtz
Description
Former multi-platinum MC Hammer record producer, songwriter, performer, author Michael Buckholtz's raw, unflinching and often humorous account of his life with Asperger's Syndrome, is a refreshing departure from the clinical and often anecdotal books written on the subject of autism. The book is written (graphics and all) by Michael, no ghost writers. His perspective also reflects being a minority in U. S. society. After Michael's late diagnosis (he was in his early 40's), his goal has been to encourage love and patience with our autistic children. He is convinced it was his mother's unwavering determination that pinpointed what was happening with her three boys, all of whom are on the autism spectrum. Even though she did not know it at the time, she employed music, which allowed her sons to open up just enough to instill some basic social parameters. His is a compelling and inspirational story that doesn't end the way you might think.
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