After being selected as a winner of his school district’s book-writing contest, 12-year-old Dyllan Rafail had the opportunity to have his book published. In “Super Senses,” he compares his autistic sensory experiences to being a superhero who has abilities others do not share and who struggles with the resulting difficulties and misunderstandings.
According to an article in Ann Arbor.com, Dyllan wrote his book because he wanted to explain his feelings and to help others understand his experiences. In response to the idea that autism should be cured, Dyllan said, “They’re not taking mine away.”
Comment by Maddy — January 17, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Superb! I love a bit of good news.
Comment by Yumi — January 25, 2010 @ 3:32 am
This is a great news!