New York Times international best-selling author JD Barker talks writing, autism and how he leverages his autistic traits to do the things he loves. A late-diagnosed father with an autistic child he reveals how he and his wife make it work.

JD talks about how learning he’s autistic at age 22 changed him, how growing up without a tv sparked his interest in reading and how his life experience lead to the career he has today. This is a glimpse inside the brilliant and vibrant mind of a writer who understands how autistic traits can contribute to success.

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