Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

By: Michael McCreary

Narrated by: Michael McCreary

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

So So Good!!!

This is a good one! I really appreciate the light hearted perspective of someone with ASD. Educational, compassionate and entertaining all in one book! Excited to share with my teen son and hope to see your show. Thank you!

Hilarious and Insightful

I have been following the Facebook page for Funny, You Don't Look Autistic for the memes before I realized it was the name of Michael McCreary's book. I recently found out my kid is on the spectrum so it really helped hearing the experience from an adult with ASD. It was really entertaining too. I'm going to go listen to his stand up.

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!

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

not complicated to understand

My primary language is spanish, Michael talks very well, very easy to understand (if you know english, obviously) the story, comments, explanations aren't complicated to understand too, it's easy to have empathy with him.
I love your mother, hated Harold and happy to know about your path is quite inspirational to hear

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

Great book, Great performance

Easy to listen to, funny and engaging. Easy to find visual accompaniments. Loved it. Will likely listen to it multiple times.

Great glimpse into the life.

As someone who has just been diagnosed with autism I found this very relatable yet funny.

Loved this book!

I loved reading Michael’s story. He is funny and honest. I try to read as many books as possible by autistic authors and always find the stories to be great. Thank you for sharing Michael!

Great fun and also moving story. Lots of humor!

It’s a quickie, but a good one. I very much enjoyed this book and learning about the author. I’m glad he’s doing well in the field of comedy, and I hope there are more books in his future! Great author narration, too, something that seldom is the case.