Genius Genes: How Asperger Talents Changed the World

by Michael Fitzgerald, Brendan O'Brien

This well-researched book challenges the way we often look at autism and Asperger Syndrome by proposing that many famous historical figures had autistic mindsets. Arguing that highly creative people are largely born and not made, the authors present case studies of the lives of 21 famous individuals, tying their personalities, talents and lifestyles to the major characteristics of Asperger Syndrome. The book demonstrates that many people with ASD have lived rich, complex, productive lives, and that their intelligence and special talents made a significant contribution to the world today. It is a great tool for increasing general knowledge and awareness about ASD as it offers a new perspective on an often negative perception of autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

309 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

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Michael Fitzgerald is an Irish professor of child and adolescent psychiatry, specialising in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Reviews

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciated this books premise and enjoyed learning about all the various men covered in this book. I just found the format a bit repetitive by the time I got to the end.