{"product_id":"funny-you-dont-look-autistic-a-comedians-guide-to-life-on-the-spectrum-9781773212579","title":"Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike 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).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eFunny, You Don't Look Autistic\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annick Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781773212579\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2019 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2019 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Michael McCreary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36668390539420,"sku":"9781773212579","price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_dc4ab000-9d29-4865-a48a-a254b2b56020.jpg?v=1603917404","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/funny-you-dont-look-autistic-a-comedians-guide-to-life-on-the-spectrum-9781773212579","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}