Autism and Creativity: Is There a Link between Autism in Men and Exceptional Ability?

This book is highly recommendable for any person who wishes to know more about adulthood amongst a variety of personalities in various ways impacted by the lighter forms of ASD. Far from being simply a case of "diagnosing the past" it simply; Dr Fitzgerald documenting the fact that many highly creative people of the past unquestionably would have been regarded as ASD had they still been alive today! The book here, as well as his previous works in this respect, is both thought provoking and a highly valuable tool for professionals as well as people who are themselves classified ASD. It allows people to see these forms of autism in adults from a position of strength as well as severe impairment! Indeed it is worth noting that many of these great minds were indeed very severely impaired and unhappy, yet creativity still shone! It equally prepares the ground for some rethinking and consideration for people who are professionally involved in assisting affected children in growing up and reach their full potential.