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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

Michael McCreary

Annick Press · Print & ebook · March 12, 2019

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.

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Who it’s for
A comedian’s take on life on the spectrum, with jokes that keep the page moving.
Genres
Neurodiversity, Special Needs for Teens, Humor for Teens
Published
Annick Press, March 12, 2019

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About this book

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.

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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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A comedian’s take on life on the spectrum, with jokes that keep the page moving.

Come here for

  • comic, memoir-style candor
  • playful voice with something to discuss

Expect

  • memoir-shaped nonfiction
  • a light, chatty read rather than solemn self-help

Where it sits

Neurodiversity54%
Humor for Teens52%
Special Needs for Teens35%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Performers' Lives
  • Humor for Teens
  • Special Needs for Teens
  • Neurodiversity
Authors
Michael McCreary
Publisher
Annick Press
Published
March 12, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Performers' Lives