The author, Reno is 11 years old and lives in Florida with his family. For the past year he has been an advocate for autism. He is also a public speaker and to date, Reno has reached almost 13,000 people. Reno was born legally blind and carries many diagnoses including Asperger's but hopes this book and his story will not only teach you about autism but inspire you to always look at your abilities, NOT your disabilities!