At age 5, he was diagnosed with Asperger’s, which is at the high-functioning end of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Comedian Michael McCreary, who has Asperger's, takes the stage at the Glenn Gould Studio on June 16, a benefit for Geneva Centre for Autism. “There are so many varying degrees of difficulties and challenges experienced by everyone on the spectrum.” McCreary participated in plays in high school but was drawn to standup because of its autonomous approach. ( Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star ) | Order this photoMichael McCreary bounds on stage, grabs the mic from its stand, offers a quick hello to the crowd, then immediately launches into his standup comedy routine. This Thursday, the Orangeville, Ont., native — whose stage moniker is “AspieComic” — takes his act to CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio for LOL for Autism, a standup event to benefit the Geneva Centre for Autism, and his first show to a mainstream audience, he says.

Source: thestar June 14, 2016 09:56 UTC