Writer looking for adults with autism between ages 15 and 65
by Beth
I am pleased to introduce John Duffy as our guest blogger today. John is the father of a young man with autism and an associate professor of English at the University of Notre Dame.
Seeking interviews of adults on the autism spectrum
By John Duffy
I am writing a book on the history of autism and wish to include the voices, experiences, and perspectives of adult men and women on the spectrum. The book will trace the ways that the language used to describe, diagnose, and explain autism has changed from the 1940s until the present time.
I am interested in speaking with people who were born between 1945 and 1995. I am also interested in speaking with family members of non-verbal autistic adults.
Interviews will be semi-structured, meaning that I will come prepared with questions about childhood, family, work, and other topics but the person giving the interview may direct the conversation as she or he chooses.
Interviews will be arranged at the convenience of the person or people being interviewed. I am willing to travel or to conduct interviews by Skype or by email. The confidentiality of all participants will be respected. If you or someone you know might be interested in being interviewed, I may be reached at my Notre Dame office by phone at 574.631.9796 or by email at jduffy [at] nd [dot] edu.
Thank you!
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
I sent this request to my adult son who has autism. Incidentally some other parents and I are writing a book on transition to adult and it goes to publisher this week.