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A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home

by May, Katherine

Book - 2021

While undertaking an ambitious hike in midlife, the author begins to understand her experience with Asperger's syndrome. While undertaking an ambitious hike in midlife, the author begins to understand her experience with Asperger's syndrome. Show less

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The Reason I Jump

The Inner Voice of A Thirteen-year-old Boy With Autism

by Higashida, Naoki

Book - 2013

13-year-old Naoki shares how he thinks and feels in this memoir. Also available on DVD and streaming video. 13-year-old Naoki shares how he thinks and feels in this memoir. Also available on DVD and streaming video. Show less

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Same but Different

Teen Life on the Autism Express

by Peete, Holly Robinson

Book - 2016

Ordinary events are narrated by twins in alternating chapters. One twin is neurotypical and her brother has autism. Ordinary events are narrated by twins in alternating chapters. One twin is neurotypical and her brother has autism. Show less

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

by McCreary, Michael

Book - 2019

McCreary describes himself as an AspieComic, a stand-up comedian whose routine focuses on his experiences growing up on the autism spectrum. McCreary describes himself as an AspieComic, a stand-up comedian whose routine focuses on his experiences growing up on the autism spectrum. Show less

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Uncomfortable Labels

My Life as A Gay Autistic Trans Woman

by Dale, Laura Kate

eBook - 2019

"So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term." "So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term." Show less

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How to Be Human

An Autistic Man's Guide to Life

by Fleming, Jory

Book - 2021

A self-described “ruthless optimist” shares his philosophy of life and the benefits of a mindset different from the neurotypical. A self-described “ruthless optimist” shares his philosophy of life and the benefits of a mindset different from the neurotypical. Show less

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I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust

A Memoir of Autism and Hope

by Gilpeer, Valerie

Book - 2021

A mother/daughter memoir about the rich interior life of a young woman who was nonverbal for two decades before a breakthrough allowed her to communicate with her family. A mother/daughter memoir about the rich interior life of a young woman who was nonverbal for two decades before a breakthrough allowed her to communicate with her family. Show less

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Life, Animated

DVD - 2016

An inspiring documentary about Owen Suskind, who was a nonverbal child with autism. His parents noticed that he responded to Disney animated movies and le...Show more An inspiring documentary about Owen Suskind, who was a nonverbal child with autism. His parents noticed that he responded to Disney animated movies and learned to use the dialogue from the films to begin communicating with their son. Also available as a book and e-book. Show less

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Summer in the City of Roses

by Keil, Michelle Ruiz

Book - 2021

In 1990s Portland, 17-year-old Iph, aided by George, a modern-day Robin Hood, seeks her sensitive 15-year-old brother, Orr, who is on the run from a summer camp and residing with an all-girl punk band. Also available as an e-book and audiobook. In 1990s Portland, 17-year-old Iph, aided by George, a modern-day Robin Hood, seeks her sensitive 15-year-old brother, Orr, who is on the run from a summer camp and residing with an all-girl punk band. Also available as an e-book and audiobook. Show less

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The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder

by Harris, Sarah J.

Book - 2018

Jasper has always seen colors when he hears sounds and finds it difficult to recognize faces. When a neighbor is murdered, he tries to put together the pieces to understand what happened. Jasper has always seen colors when he hears sounds and finds it difficult to recognize faces. When a neighbor is murdered, he tries to put together the pieces to understand what happened. Show less

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The Kiss Quotient

by Hoang, Helen

Book - 2018

The author draws on her own experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder to tell this heartwarming tale of a woman looking for love. The author draws on her own experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder to tell this heartwarming tale of a woman looking for love. Show less

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This Shining Life

A Novel

by Kline, Harriet

Book - 2021

When his larger-than-life father dies, Ollie, who hasn’t met a puzzle he couldn’t solve, is convinced that his dad left behind a series of clues to the biggest puzzle of all -- the meaning of life. When his larger-than-life father dies, Ollie, who hasn’t met a puzzle he couldn’t solve, is convinced that his dad left behind a series of clues to the biggest puzzle of all -- the meaning of life. Show less

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Ginny Moon

by Ludwig, Benjamin

Book - 2017

Ginny, a 14-year-old girl with autism and developmental disabilities, tells the story of her life with her "forever family" after being taken from her birth mother. Ginny, a 14-year-old girl with autism and developmental disabilities, tells the story of her life with her "forever family" after being taken from her birth mother. Show less

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

by Haddon, Mark

Book - 2004

Narrated by 15-year-old Christopher who loves puzzles and mathematics. When he finds his neighbor's dead dog, he is determined to use Sherlock Holmes-type logic to solve the mystery. He discovers family secrets along the way. Narrated by 15-year-old Christopher who loves puzzles and mathematics. When he finds his neighbor's dead dog, he is determined to use Sherlock Holmes-type logic to solve the mystery. He discovers family secrets along the way. Show less

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the… | Portland Center Stage

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Visit local museums and cultural institutions for free with My Discovery Pass, available to Multnomah County Library cardholders. Visit local museums and cultural institutions for free with My Discovery Pass, available to Multnomah County Library cardholders. Show less

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