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Soon Will Come the Light

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Winner of the Autism Society of America's Literary Achievement Award, this heartwarming book was one of the first autobiographies to provide unique insight into the world of autism. Tom McKean grew...
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  • 01 July 1994
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Winner of the Autism Society of America's Literary Achievement Award, this heartwarming book was one of the first autobiographies to provide unique insight into the world of autism. Tom McKean grew up in a confusion of misdiagnosis, spending years in an institution and finally journeying into adulthood, seeking answers. He finally comes to a "working truce" with the neurotypical world and discovers he has various talents in fields such as computers and technical design, in addition to his passion for writing. His challenges, discoveries, and successes will move you as his poetry, songs, and humor delight you.

Helpful chapters include:

  • Leave My Home for a Home
  • Interesting Associations in the Home
  • I Re-Enter the World
  • Discovering Autism
  • What Autism Is To Me
  • Professionals and More Ideas on Autism
     
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Publisher: Future Horizons
Imprint: Future Horizons
Publication Date: 01 July 1994
Trim Size: 8.48 X 5.66 in
ISBN: 9781885477118
Format: Paperback
BISACs: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Thomas A. McKean was diagnosed with autism late in his teens. His case was quite unique because, in a time when mostly severely affected people were being diagnosed with autism, he possessed the communication skills to tell others what it felt like to be behind the “wall." He had a “patchwork" education (which he credits for his writing skills) but he also has talents in other areas such as computers and design.

Acknowledgments
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Foreword

PART I: MY LIFE WITH AUTISM

Chapter 1: I Leave My Home for a Home
Chapter 2: Interesting Associations in the Home
Chapter 3: I Re-Enter the World
Chapter 4: Discovering Autism
Chapter 5: What Autism Is To Me
Chapter 6: Professionals and More Ideas on Autism

PART II: POETRY, WRITINGS, IDEAS, AND THE FUTURE

Introduction to Poetry