Looking for Normal is the memoir of author, musician and filmmaker Steve Slavin. His obsession with music led to a long career in the creative arts; albeit one defined by depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and cognitive impairment.
In recounting the 48 years that led to his autism diagnosis in 2008, Steve’s darkly humorous memoir will inform and inspire anyone interested in mental health and autism. But more than this, Looking For Normal is the story of ambition and courage set against a backdrop of low expectation and the long shadow of traumatic childhood dysfunction.
“A wonderful insight into an extraordinary life.” – Peter Holmes PhD.
” Insightful, inspiring, informative and entertaining.” – Dr RF (Senior Practitioner, Educational Psychologist).
Timothy Blossom sees the world differently to other people.
Barbara, Timothy’s mother, says this is due to his ‘special wiring’, a concept he struggles to understand – as does Bert Blossom, probably the grumpiest dad in East Winslow.
Timothy is twelve years, three months and five days old. He also happens to be the brainiest kid at Highcrest Manor School, but only when it comes to science. When it comes to tying his shoelaces, well… that’s another matter.
‘Officially Brilliant!’ is about the year Timothy finds out he has the ‘A-word’. It’s also about his blossoming friendship with, of all people, Adrian Wilkes – easily, the most annoying excuse for a human on the entire planet.
How will Timothy cope with the complexities of making friends and becoming a teenager?
Find out in Officially Brilliant!
“A frank and realistic portrayal of a 12-year-old autistic child.”
“A beautiful story of an autistic boy trying to navigate his way through everyday life.”
