Am I Still Autistic?
Am I Still Autistic?: How a Low-Functioning, Slightly Retarded Toddler Became the CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Corporation is a 2011 auto-biographical, self-help book written by Dr. John R. Hall. It is an account of Hall's experiences with autism both as someone who was diagnosed with the condition and as the father of a special needs child.
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| Author | Dr. John R. Hall |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Self-help, Parenting, Special Education, Special Needs |
| Publisher | Opportunities In Education, LLC. |
Publication date | July 1, 2011 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, ebook [Kindle]) |
| Pages | 170 pp (first edition, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0615504667 |
Background
The book recounts Hall's childhood and adult life after Hall was diagnosed as "severely autistic" with other developmental issues prior to the age of 2.[1] The book chronicles Hall's journey which includes the founding of Greenwood & Hall, an educational technology company based in Santa Ana, California, the birth of Hall's son, and how Hall dealt with the autism diagnosis of his own son.[2]
References
- "CEO Pens Book On Being Autistic, Successful". ABC7 Chicago. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- "Autistic Author: How I Battled Through It". Fox11 News LA. 7 November 2012. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
Sources
- Am I Still Autistic?: How a Low-Functioning, Slightly Retarded Toddler Became the CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Corporation, Dr. John R. Hall. Opportunities In Education, LLC., Santa Monica. 2011 ISBN 978-0615504667
- TedX Manhattan Beach: Journey To Purpose, 13 October 2012
- A father with autism deals with his son's diagnosis, 17 April 2012
- Autism doesn't have to be the end of hope, 5 April 2012
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