A peek inside.

In the article "A peek inside" from New Scientist, Daniel Tammet, an autistic author, presents nine narrative portraits of neurodiverse individuals in his book "Nine Minds: Inner lives on the spectrum." Tammet aims to explore the unique and creative worlds of these individuals, challenging stereotypes and prejudices associated with autism. The profiles include a British police officer, a hand and wrist surgeon, a writer, an engineer, and others, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and strengths. Tammet skillfully weaves together their stories in an engaging and sensitive style, emphasizing the damage caused by ignorance and the need to push back against negative stereotypes. While some profiles may stay at a surface level, the overall message of the book is that there is no single neurodiverse experience, celebrating the power and beauty of the autistic imagination. [Extracted from the article]