I must admit that while I dislike some of the terminology used in the book, such as "high functioning/low functioning autistics" and "Asperger's," which are outdated, I still believe that the book is a good introduction to understanding how the autistic brain works. The author presents rational arguments and incorporates cutting-edge research on neuroimaging and genetics to support her claims. I appreciate that she advocates focusing on the symptoms instead of diagnosis and labels.

By going back to the root of how our brains wire, not only does she give us an insight into the frontier of this field but her observation is also applied to how we can look at other mental health issues. When she mentioned the disconnection between thinking and acting selves, I could see it in neurotypical people, but it appears to widen in autistic individuals with debilitating issues, which is disheartening. I also found the author's discussion of sensory problems and how to categorize them to be very informative. Temple Grandin stated, "label-locked thinkers want answers", which is true in all cases. A handicapped mentality can do a lot of damage since it leads us to revolve around what we can't do instead of what we can and in a larger picture, it affects both treatment and research.

Overall, I think the book offers a great introduction to autism and neurodiversity. However, as someone with an autistic loved one, I feel that the book still lacks depth and relatability. In addition to recognizing their strengths, autistic individuals need support to navigate life in a more sympathetic way towards themselves. Not all of them can have successful careers, but all of them do want to have a contented life.