Title: Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism
Author: Dawn Prince-Hughes
Year: 2004
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Pages: 232
A stellar and admirable autobiography by a writer diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in her 30's. Enjoyable to read, fascinating in its own right, and a terrific exposition on how experiences and perceptions outside the ordinary can lead to both brilliance and confusion for the person and those around her. I'm sorry Prince-Hughes is no longer living in my area; I'd love to hear her speak, or invite her to talk with students and professionals.
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