also read more serious works at a relatively young age, though tastes were quirky—i didn’t read the classics much. (it was vonnegut and steinbeck and ken kesey. i thought orwell was a god, and still do.)

biographies! i love them, whether in literary form, fictional film or documentary. i have a collection of heroes—i would list them, but there isn’t space.

My childlike qualities both delight and frustrate the NTs around me, depending on the circumstance. But I find it helps me be a better teacher.

So good to see you here!

I discovered Patricia Polacco’s books when I was homeschooling my daughter, and we loved all of them. “Mrs. Katz and Tush” was one of our favorites, along with “Tikveh Means Hope.”

As for picture books there are a lot of adults not on the spectrum who love them. Many people who either take the time or, perhaps have some language struggles (this can come with LD, ADHD and a host of other “problems”) collect children’s picture books.

Are you familiar with Patricia Polacco? I discovered her in my daughter’s elem.school library when I spied the title “Mrs Katz and Tusch”. It brought me to tears! “Thank You Mr. Falker” is my other favorite.

I’m pretty sure my dad was an Aspie as well, but my daughter and husband are both NT. Fortunately, they are both very adaptable by nature, so we all do well together!

I’m a 30-something self-diagnosed Aspie. I suspect my Dad is an Aspie, and that my daughter is too. And my wonderful husband has to put up with us all!