Mindblown

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Advance Praise:
Mindblown is amazing! This book gives voice to a generation of teens and young adults on the
autism spectrum. It is so refreshing to see a female character with autism portrayed as a hero. I
couldn’t put this book down. Brilliantly written!
—  Megan Amodeo
Geek Club Books blogger
Special Needs Educator
Autistic
Mother of autistic teens

Mindblown redefines the expectations of the YA genre. Seldom does YA work deal with mental
illness, grief, and disability. Mindblown does this with integrity and panache. Splitting its
narration two individuals considered “neurodivergent,” as they navigate the trials of high
school, family, friendship, grief, bullying and love. The writing never feels saccharine, is always
witty…leaves you wanting to meet and congratulate our heroes.”

— Alisa Shawn, Ed.D
Self-Determination Facilitator
Executive Director/Founder
Actors for Autism

The author brings a much-needed awareness and understanding to the often hidden plight of
young women with Aspergers. The writing reflects how I have long thought many of my clients
think about and experience the world around them.

— Laurie Stephes, Ph.D P
Pediatric Psychologist
Director of Program Development
The Help Group

With shades of The Curious Incident of the dog in the Nighttime, Baseman deftly steps into the mind of a young woman on the autism spectrum who is navigating a sensory and social world that mystifies and overwhelms her. The story is packed with countless contemporary details and laugh out loud moments.

— Jill Escher, President
Autism Society San Francisco
President, National Council on Severe
Autism
Founder, Escher Fund for Autism