A special-education teacher with thirty years of experience working with autistic people gives readers a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the neurodiverse community and looks at ways we can develop more meaningful connections with others

Part I.

Having a unique perspective: thinking, sensing, and feeling. Emily's diapers ; Eric's bowl ; Sebastian's Spider-Man ; Heidi's bed ; Elliot's clock ; Dylan's hallway ; Sally's food court ; Melanie's hair ; Beth's stake ; Margot's gut ; Nikko's rock ; Ellis's three days --

Part II.

Sharing our point of view: expressing and understanding. Jonathan's eleven ; Dennis's nod ; Joseph's Mona Lisa ; Frankie's magic carpet ; Leo's Madonna ; Nash's sneakers ; Jimmy's atlas --

Part III.

Empathizing: connecting and belonging. Bradley's goggles ; Alice's dress ; Sara's dating apps ; Aaron's honeymoon ; Harry's trench ; Andre's concerto ; Malik's echidna ; Pete's door ; Imogen's eggs