About the Author Jimmy Huston has written enjoyable and enlightening books for both kids and parents about dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, and autism. This book ties them all together. |
Nuts, Nerds, & SavantsNeurodiversity & CreativityJimmy HustonBack in antiquity there was no one to check Barney Rubble for dyslexia or Alley Oop for autism or Og for OCD, but somebody was painting on the walls of the cave. Over the years, some of the smart kids (who everyone called weirdos) grew up to do important things. Like Pythagoras, Michelangelo, Mark Twain, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, George Gershwin, Oscar Wilde, Eleanor Roosevelt, Salvadore Dali, and maybe you. (There's still time.) Those folks were all very different. They were brilliant, yet odd. Quirky. So the word Neurodiverse was invented. Is that you? If so, now you'll have an excuse for those annoying little habits you've been hiding. Or are you in denial? Check out this book. Join the party! A fascinating exploration of the link between the many geniuses who created our civilization and the creativity that comes from their neurodiversity. Often termed disabilities or disorders, perhaps these unique qualities are the building blocks for super-abilities, sometimes leading to earth-shattering breakthroughs in both science and the arts. The book connects these geniuses to the everyday people who also deal with neurodiversity, encouraging them to explore and develop their special talents to improve the everyday lives of us all. There are many examples ranging from music and art to physics and philosophy, naming the masters and the world leaders who succeeded, not despite their neurodiversity, but because of it. Illustrations: 55 full color |
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