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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic Michael McCreary

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic By Michael McCreary

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary


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Summary

Slaying autism stereotypes with stand-up, one joke at a time.

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic Summary

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary

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. 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.

About Michael McCreary

MICHAEL MCCREARY is a stand-up comedian who has performed across North America. He uses stand-up to dispel misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder. He lives in Toronto.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Portrait of the Aspie as a Young Man

1 Obligatory Origin Story

2 Senses Consensus Can Sense Us

3 The Elementary School Doorstop

4 Breaking My Legs

5 The Funisher: Vol. 1

Part 2: Everyone Has an Anime Phase

6 Michael Begins: The Search for Approval

7 I Fought the Law, and the Law Called My Parents

8 Socially Awkward Man

9 Cinema du Autism

10 Say (Literally) Anything

11 The Quest for Immortality

Part 3: Stim City

12 Good Cop, Transit Cop

13 Here Today, Improv Tomorrow

14 The Temple Grandin Saga

15 The Brothers Stim

16 Generator 2: Judgment Day

Epilogue

Autism Resources

Additional information

GOR009870585
9781773212579
1773212575
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Annick Press Ltd
20190425
176
Joint winner of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabiliti 2020 (Switzerland) Joint winner of Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List 2020 (United States) Commended for Best Books List 2020 (Canada) Short-listed for Willow Award 2020 (Canada) Short-listed for Next Generation Indie Book Award 2020 (United States)
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