{"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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11998837\"\u003eMichael McCreary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annick Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\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\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781773212579\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1773212575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN006060\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography | Performing Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN051230\"\u003eDisabilities \u0026amp; Special Needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN039000\"\u003ePerforming Arts | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Annick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832861819019,"sku":"9781773212579","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_8a2dc1be-caf3-4fc4-9295-69143a1911b1.jpg?v=1755624938","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/funny-you-dont-look-autistic-a-comedians-guide-to-life-on-the-spectrum-9781773212579","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}