Writing Worth Reading
Writing Worth Reading
Leading academics, and parents with their own personal experiences of autism, discuss what best to read on the disorder. Accompanied by a selection of must-read articles
Autistic inventor and author says autism an essential factor in much human creativity, including her own work on animal psychology
Remarkably powerful story of and interview with severe autism sufferer. Incapable of speech; learnt to communicate as teenager via Rapid Prompting Method. First thing he requested was a camera. Extraordinary results followed
Probably the most moving resignation letter you'll read. Racing journalist explains in deeply personal blogpost how he's coming to terms with son's diagnosis as a low-functioning autistic. And why he feels he must leave his job
Author Tim Page depicts an Asperger's mind at work. People are bewildering, objects are reassuring
Autism is crudely dismissed as a disability. But it is widespread in academia, and often a competitive advantage there
Profile of top surfer with Asperger's. "Unique", says Lehrer, in that "his obsession is a sport
Profile of Donald Gray Triplett, 77. Keen golfer. In childhood, he combined deep introspection with amazing arithmetical facility. Psychologists diagnosed in him a new mental condition: autism
Pretty much the definition of oversharing. Decidedly NSFW, or many homes. But she's such a great writer, this cries out to be recommended. And it's the one chance you'll get to read a piece this frank
Supposed connection between vaccines and autism has led to anti-vacination backlash, pushing up child deaths
British medical profession throws out doctor who claimed link between autism and MMR vaccine. Media loved his crackpot theory; superficial reporting created climate of fear
Writer with Asperger's describes struggle to fill in forms, provide necessary documents, follow queuing routines at Department of Motor Vehicles
The respected author in an intimate discussion about his personal views on autism, prompted by his relationship with his own autistic son. Discusses books that reflect the values of empathy and authenticity
