Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

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Michael McCreary

Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering--and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back. This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.

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Author

Michael McCreary

Pages

176

Publisher

Annick Press

Published Date

2019

ISBN

1773212575 9781773212579

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"relatable and funny! as an autistic person who loves comedy and joke-telling, i couldn't get enough!! "

ari (he/him)

"Educational and Inspirational (and funny of course) I am, as Michael puts it, neurotypical. I don't have autism but I find the subject very interesting. I picked up this book in hopes of learning some things from the perspective of someone who has autism as well as getting a good laugh. I got both! I am very grateful for Michael's insight of what it's like to have autism and how some autistic brains function (that is because everyone's brain works differently, even if they both have autism), as well as how to make light of a misinterpreted subject. This book taught me a lot so of course, five stars without a doubt. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the subject of autism and wants it put very straight forward, by means of not being a psychology textbook. No matter if you do or dont have autism, this book is very insightful. I loved this book so much! I hope you find this review helpful as well as I hope that you enjoy the book, should you choose to read it. Again, no doubt... 5 STARS!!!!"

Dana B.

"This is laugh out loud funny! My oldest has autism, and I’ll never forget being in the store with him at about age 4 and buying one of those charity balloon things and the cashier says to me “wow! He doesn’t look autistic at all!” And I just thought “well geez lady, what does it look like” 🙄😩 so when I saw this one on Libby I had to read it. It’s HILARIOUS "

Sarah Winston

"really good! i read it in only a couple days"

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Ava S

"4.5 this felt like it was more for NTs than other autistics. Pretty good but not quite what I expected."

Isa

"I’ve read this book more than once. Sure, it feels different from my own autistic experience, but I like that and god damn he’s funny. I’m both learning about what others went through and giggling at each bit. It’s like laughing over shared jokes while also being encouraged to laugh at his own different and odd experiences- it’s welcoming and it’s silly "