Wired Differently: A Book About Autism

This is Wired Differently. It's a book about autism. Most people see a school day as normal. For Eli, it is a little more complicated. In Wired Differently, readers follow Eli, a fifteen year old autistic student, through a full day of school. From the morning bus ride to crowded hallways, group projects, lunch, and the trip home, everyday moments can feel different from Eli's perspective. Sounds are louder, social rules are harder to read, and small changes can take a lot of effort to handle. Alongside the story, research explains some of the real experiences autistic teens face and the kinds of support that can make school easier to navigate. Wired Differently offers a thoughtful look at autism and reminds readers that everyone experiences the world in their own way. Wired Differently is perfect for anybody and everybody. It can help people see the world through a different lens and stand in someone else's shoes. It can also help small kids understand what autism is like. It is an amazing book that is backed by tons of research and can help anyone learn more about autism. There are two QR codes on the back of the book. The left one will take you to the research paper I wrote about how schools and peers can better support autistic students. The right one will take you to the TED Talk I gave to an audience about autism. I hope you have fun learning from Wired Differently! Enjoy!

Pages: 75, Paperback, Independently published