Professor Daniel Bowman pulls back the curtains and throws open the doors inviting readers into his life as an autistic person. In his recently published collection of essays On the Spectrum, Bowman allows you to view the world from his vantage point. Some essays provide a look into how he as an autistic person handles daily life and offers a glimpse that may help you understand better those in your own life who are autistic. Other essays emphasize that there is not "one size fits all" description and encourages readers to get to know individual people rather than stereotypes. In fact, one of Bowman's stated goals is to demonstrate that autistic people can be creative and artistic and be professors.
On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith, and the Gifts of Neurodiversity is suggested reading for anyone who interacts with anyone who is on the Autism spectrum. If you are a teacher, minister, or anyone who works with the public, you should read this. While none of the essays are lengthy, be prepared to read slowly and thoughtfully.
I received a complementary copy of this book from Brazos Press via NetGalley.
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