Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism

Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to AutismComedian Pierre Novellie was on stage when a heckler suggested he was autistic. Usually, this disruption would be water off a duck's back but two things made this heckler different: first, he was himself autistic. Second, he turned out to be absolutely right. This random encounter led to a diagnosis of autism at the age of 31 that unraveled his world, explained his struggles and answered questions that had bothered him for his entire life: why were

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From Harper Lee’s Boo Radley

as a metaphor for spiritual incapacity

and standing up for what you believe in

* Includes candid testimonials and practical advice from real families on how to advocate for appropriate resources and foster supportive environments

Piepzna-Samarasinha writes about disability justice at the end of the world

and relationships

Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism

- Tap into the healing power of connection

food and everything in between

This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical

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