Population One: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed

From: Tyler McNamer

RE: My Book Population One

Thanks for taking a minute to learn about my book. A big reason why I wrote my book was to help people understand what it’s like to have autism. I believe that most people don’t realize that individuals with autism have a tremendous gift to give. I am 19 and I’ve been blessed to have autism my entire life… I actually call it awesome’ism.

I was diagnosed with autism at age 2. I communicated with a series of frustrated noises and physically “acting out”. I started forming words at age 6; I was not able to speak in full sentences until I was 12.

I’ve been called a retard, dumb, and disabled. I’ve been bullied, picked on, and made fun of. They put me in “special” classes, and told me that I should not expect to reach my goals. I could not understand why people were so cruel simply because I was different. I process information and see the world differently.

I have chosen to accept my label of autism, not as a disability, but as an extraordinary ability.

I wrote my book, so that those without autism could understand how my autistic mind works. I would like to give you a front row seat to my life, mind, and my special way of looking at the world.

I am in a unique position to help others understand what it’s like to have autism. I know what it’s like to be trapped inside myself.

Over the years, and with a lot of help from my teachers, I now have the ability to speak. It’s now my responsibility to share my insights with others. Hopefully my experience will help others affected by autism, to find their voice as well.

I am on a mission to help people understand Autism. I am on a mission to overcome the label that many with autism have suffered with for years.

I hope that my writing, and the 50 chapters in my book will help people better understand those with autism; I would like to help them to have a better life.

I stand for those who do not have a literal voice. I know what its like to not be able to speak. If you would like to understand a little bit more about autism, from someone that has it. Please buy my book. Join me on my mission to help all people co‐exist together as a Population of One.

Talk soon,

Tyler

P.S. You can get an autographed copy of my book by clicking here.

P.P.S Even if you don’t buy my book, thank you for taking time to learn more about it. Have a great day!