Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

By: Michael McCreary

Narrated by: Michael McCreary

Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain into something empowering - and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14 and hasn't looked back. 

This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling listen for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to as well as for listeners hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.

©2019 Michael McCreary (P)2019 Annick Press

Can’t wait to hear more from this talent.

My 16 year-old son also had ASD, and we first heard Mike perform at an Asperger Experts workshop. I couldn’t spend my audible credit fast enough last night and we started listening today on the long drive home from school. Lots of laugh out loud moments so far and the kids are begging to listen to more. Thanks for being a voice (and several characters) for the ASD community!

Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic

Highly recommend this book for parents and siblings of an autistic family member. Even though there is a wide range of functioning for those on the spectrum, the author’s experiences, and his explanations, resonated with the experiences we have had, and I felt at times enlightened and at times comforted. This book would also be good for educators, both in special education and general education. I will reread this one from time to time!

An engaging story…

Very interesting story and well told…

Getting to know the ASD world, with two younger aspies (I like that term), it isn’t an easy road. Big kudos to your parents. Hope family is in better shape at this point.

Insightful, still funny

Interesting for self retrospective observations. Nicely narrated account of developing career based on interest and environmental support. Finally sharing of self knowledge and self discovery from autism perspective revealing sensitive, perceptive and caring person.

Relatable from a late diagnosed autistic

I appreciated Michael’s perspective as someone diagnosed with autism at an earlier age. His anecdotes are at times amusing and other times uncomfortably similar to my own experience; especially the one regarding fares and public transit. Look forward to what else he writes. If I am ever in Canada, I will see where he does a show.

More than funny….

Touching and insightful. A first person narrative in growing up with and meeting those challenges.. A “must listen” for those in the Autism world.

good book

other than the stuff about temple Grandin and using the word " aspie" I thought it was pretty good. the ending broke my heart though. as an autistic and parent of an autistic kid , the ending is so sad. I almost broke ďown and cried

quite uninteresting and pointless

i failed to see the purpose of the book, maybe you will find his anecdotes entertaining

reading over audio for this book.

I enjoyed this book, the story was great. however there are diagrams in this book and instead of describing them they simply said to go to a website.

Colors of the spectrum

Succeeds in challenging the stereotype of what most NTs may imagine what people with a spectrum disorder are" like." That is, there is none..."they" are just as different as neurotypicals, classified for certain traits, need for routine, communication issues ..but in the end Mc Creary shows the colors of the spectrum are as varied and nuanced as NT personality types. Hollywood should stop concentrating on the autistic savants and work harder to represent a more authentic version of those on the spectrum. Mc Creary's read was a bit too fast, raspy and edgy for my taste but I guess that's just me and my sensitive ears

New to ASD and found it inspiring

Diagnosed two months ago at 47. The world has new meaning. Thank you for being a guide into this new world for me. Loved the book. Sorry to hear about your brother x

Compulsive Listening

I only intended to listen to a few chapters every day but ended up finishing this book within a day. Michael's reading style makes me feel like I'm listening to a friend and the book covered many different aspects that would be interesting for both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals.

Great Own Voices insight

This is a really good read. An excellent Own Voices insight into living with autism (obviously school is an absolute hellhole anyway but for neurodiverse kids or anyone who's a bit different it can be really crap) and the joys of finding your tribe. There's a lot of very helpful advice for both neurotypical people and people with ASD but, perhaps more importantly, it's really funny. I'm definitely going to check out Michael McCreary's stand up.