http://www.autismandcomputing.org.uk/marc2.htm ~ Marc Segar
(1974-97) is the author of the quote: "Autistic people have to
understand scientifically what non-autistic people already
understand instinctively." Marc is also the author of a guide that
grew out of his own Aspie experience. Nifty legacy! -Zer

As Marc says: "... I booked a rather impromptu place on an
expedition in East Africa where, at my own risk, I spent much of
my time away from the group (which rejected me), learning all
about the life-styles and customs of the local people. Never
before had my poor mum been so worried. In my final year I was
fortunate enough to live with people who were extremely mature
and witty in a constructive way. Since graduating I have done a
variety of work with children with autism both here and abroad. I
now work as a children's entertainer and I sincerely feel that this
has been a successful move.
. "I have now decided to write a book with a purpose. It is
aimed at passing on my experiences of surviving as an Asperger
sufferer in a world where every situation is slightly different, for
the benefit of other Asperger sufferers. I wish to lay out a set of
rules and guide-lines, in a style similar to that of the highway
code, in a format which doesn't change therefore not causing
unnecessary confusion.
. "My points are intended to be phrased in ways which are
unambiguous therefore not causing people to get confused or
apply things out of context...."