tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post116844092824454563..comments2023-07-18T12:00:45.236+00:00Comments on Thinking in Numbers: The Blog of Daniel Tammet: 'Born On A Blue Day' Out Now in the US!Daniel Tammethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218659842875531748noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-33091751266604609592007-04-16T04:10:00.000+00:002007-04-16T04:10:00.000+00:00Daniel,I am reading your book and enjoying it very...Daniel,<BR/>I am reading your book and enjoying it very much. Your childhood is so much like my daughter's. She is 26, AS, and had seizures for 18 years (uncontrolled, Temporal Lobe, secondarily generalized). She has been seizure-free for 6 years but is still on medication. How long did you have seizures and how long were you on medication? <BR/>Karen G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-30632501446278713062007-04-10T16:24:00.000+00:002007-04-10T16:24:00.000+00:00Daniel, my husband and I just finished reading you...Daniel, my husband and I just finished reading your book and were very touched by it. I find your courage in moving through your obstacles very inspiring, and I also think you have been very lucky in finding so many supportive people to stand behind you. I do not have Asperger's, though I think my younger brother does. However, I can relate to a lot of the ways you see the world - for instance, having strong visual associations, needing everything very well-thought-out and secure, etc. I have a theory that one of the problems with autism is that the person is unable to filter or prioritize all the input that floods in, so it's overwhelming - like being in noisy, unstructured environments. You should look at the latest New Scientist - it has a couple of articles in it relating to autism and savants.<BR/><BR/>By the way, we heard Temple Grandin speak at the Consciousness conference in Tucson Arizona last year, and it was quite fascinating. The conference usually has several talks devoted to synesthesia - actually, I think you should be on one of their programs, if you haven't already.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-2144503051618376002007-03-09T05:28:00.000+00:002007-03-09T05:28:00.000+00:00I have almost completed the book. Thank you SO mu...I have almost completed the book. Thank you SO much for your insight. I too have two boys on the autism spectrum, one of which is very good with numbers and calendar counting. Thanks for giving me a peak into your world. I know it will help our family in the years to come.<BR/>You are a wonderful success! I hope you know how helpful you are to parents of children on the autism spectrum.<BR/>God Bless you and your partner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-8498713605437450422007-03-09T02:45:00.000+00:002007-03-09T02:45:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel:Just finished your book and enjoyed it. ...Hi Daniel:<BR/><BR/>Just finished your book and enjoyed it. I felt I learned a great deal from your story. I was wondering if you are familiar with Oliver Sacks' story "Anthropologist on Mars" about the Asperger's PhD Temple Grandin? And if you have read the autobiography of hers titled "Emergence" that Sacks mentions? I would be interested in your detailed comments on these writings, if they are familiar to you.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>Michael<BR/><BR/>(San Francisco Bay Area)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-65930819145315043762007-03-05T12:33:00.000+00:002007-03-05T12:33:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel,I am the mother of an 8 year old boy wit...Hi Daniel,<BR/><BR/>I am the mother of an 8 year old boy with asperger's syndrome, who even now is being bullied in school for being "different". He also has a very high IQ, having learned to read at 2-1/2 years of age, but has difficulty in social settings. You give us hope. Will be buying your book to better understand my son, and hopefully, help him achieve his fullest potential. You have shown us a face of asperger's most do not see...that people with this condition are capable, wonderful, and fascinating individuals, made all the more special by what they can achieve, if only given the chance.<BR/><BR/>Ana S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-61583648554964387012007-02-20T01:06:00.000+00:002007-02-20T01:06:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel.My favourite number is 2 because it is b...Hi Daniel.<BR/><BR/>My favourite number is 2 because it is both square, binary (sort of) and indivisible by other numbers than itself and 1. I believe that the All is binary and I was born on sunday 25th of october 1953. A nice number, if you ask me :-) Please look into the qualities of the numbers 1 and 2. I believe they might hold some sort of random field between them. Have a very nice life and all ...badroulbadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543680362482895823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170850541080733582007-02-07T12:15:00.000+00:002007-02-07T12:15:00.000+00:00I read and loved your book. I am a special educati...I read and loved your book. I am a special education paraprofessional in Illinois. I work with a 7 year old high functioning autisic child. He is remarkable. He can remember dates and days that most of us would have forgotten after we hear them the first time. After reading your book it made me aware of a lot of things to help him. I talk to him in more simple terms for him to understand me now realizing that using to many words to ask him questions confuses him. I also now know that sometimes when I get answers like OK, he is really just answering me and not understanding me. So I am very careful to make sure he does understand what I am saying to him. He is in first grade and I have high hopes to help him to function in a social manner fitted to his needs. If you of all people have any suggestions for my little guy, Please help me out. I truly admire you and think you have so much to offer our younger generation to help them grow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170655414728181902007-02-05T06:03:00.000+00:002007-02-05T06:03:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel, just read you book as did my husband an...Hi Daniel, just read you book as did my husband and son. I was totally inspired by your courage! I have a daughter with autism and she seems to be affected in similar ways. You have given us all so much hope for what we beleived was going to be a bleak future.I wanted to ask you if you have ever experimented with diet or supplements or any biological intervention. Thanks so very much for an awesome book!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170463679770138282007-02-03T00:47:00.000+00:002007-02-03T00:47:00.000+00:00Hello Daniel, I just finished listening to your bo...Hello Daniel, I just finished listening to your book (purchased and downloaded from Audible.com). It was amazing, you are amazing! You offer so much more to the story than just your incredible abilities as an autistic savant – your story is an inspirational one than encompasses love of family, friends and Neil. I'm not sure what I'm more impressed with in the story - your amazing abilities or your genuine appreciation of those who have helped you in your life. Not many authors take as much time and care to acknowledge those that have helped them as you have, and thus, your story brings more to the table than anticipated. Your insight into how your mind works was also helpful to me to understand myself better than any self help book available.<BR/><BR/>I am an avid reader of biographies and memoirs, non fiction and fiction (sometimes!) On the average I read 3 books a week. This is the first time I have written to an author, however, to tell them how much their words have meant to me. Your story and how you wrote it is truly exceptional. I am especially pleased to have been the first person to rate your book on Audible.com. I of course gave it five stars. Your contributions to society and science are something you should be thanked for, repeatedly.<BR/><BR/>The world is truly blessed to have you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170445368697496382007-02-02T19:42:00.000+00:002007-02-02T19:42:00.000+00:00My 22 yr. old son has high-functioning autism and ...My 22 yr. old son has high-functioning autism and has struggled with it. He has many exceptional skills and talents-languages and music. He read your book and said..."I didn't know other people saw colors with letters or numbers..I thought I was the only one!" He says you put into words many things he has felt, but has been unable to say. Thanks for making him feel more "normal."<BR/>Iowa momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170276768725749192007-01-31T20:52:00.000+00:002007-01-31T20:52:00.000+00:00I have not yet read your book, but just saw your i...I have not yet read your book, but just saw your interview on 60 minutes. How brilliant. I am curious to know and don't like the idea of anyone to be a performing seal, so if you cannot answer for these or other personal reasons, I completely understand... <BR/><BR/>What does 80 look like? Is it beautiful? I would think that it would be.<BR/>Cheers!<BR/><BR/>Kelly_KKelly_Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365001125567104845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170271273238424282007-01-31T19:21:00.000+00:002007-01-31T19:21:00.000+00:00I've seen a few of your interviews. Very captivat...I've seen a few of your interviews. Very captivating. I look forward to picking up a copy of your memoir, as you've a most fascinating story to tell. And, by all accounts, you've the skill to tell the tale with poetic prose and extraordinary insight.ignudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866885049321198886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170225143129296742007-01-31T06:32:00.000+00:002007-01-31T06:32:00.000+00:00Thank you for your generous demonstrations of inte...Thank you for your generous demonstrations of intellect on 60 minutes - I am fascinated by the image that you drew for pi and wonder if you have drawn one for the golden section? I don't know how to find out if you do it other than checking in here from time to time - thank you, again and I look forward to seeing more about what thinks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170222054608326242007-01-31T05:40:00.000+00:002007-01-31T05:40:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel,Congratulations on the book release.I wo...Hi Daniel,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on the book release.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if the way you do maths can be taught to young kids.<BR/><BR/>By the way, you can see that long links such as the one in your post linking to Amazon, break off the design of your blog. Try using the tinyurl service instead at http://www.tinyurl.com<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>YashYashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257642109300841390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170177400915010002007-01-30T17:16:00.000+00:002007-01-30T17:16:00.000+00:00More congratulations - you're #3 at The New York T...More congratulations - you're #3 at The New York Times. Not bad for your first week on the charts.<BR/><BR/>HARDCOVER NONFICTION<BR/><BR/>1. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama<BR/>2. THE INNOCENT MAN, by John Grisham<BR/>3. BORN ON A BLUE DAY, by Daniel TammetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170135363655106682007-01-30T05:36:00.000+00:002007-01-30T05:36:00.000+00:00Daniel,I am 18 and I live in Florida. Though I'm n...Daniel,<BR/><BR/>I am 18 and I live in Florida. Though I'm not quite at your level of thought, I experience much of what you've described. I'd like to talk to you. If you would like to talk to me as well, you can email me at snowboarder2580@aol.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170124709154832742007-01-30T02:38:00.000+00:002007-01-30T02:38:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel, and congratulations! Your book is now ...Hi Daniel, and congratulations! Your book is now #1 at Amazon!<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/ref=pd_ts_c_th_head/002-4202738-3674461Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170121564914703812007-01-30T01:46:00.000+00:002007-01-30T01:46:00.000+00:00Hey Daniel! I saw you on 60 Minutes last night, a...Hey Daniel! I saw you on 60 Minutes last night, and... hm.<BR/><BR/>This might be a bit odd, but I was hoping that you'd be kind enough to paint a picture of pi up to 3.14159265358979323 for me. You can get ahold of me by checking my profile.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck in all future endeavors!Zechariashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561275196205490547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170085987601711772007-01-29T15:53:00.000+00:002007-01-29T15:53:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel, I saw u last nite on 60 mins, what an i...Hi Daniel, I saw u last nite on 60 mins, what an insperation you are to parents like myself. I have 3 children, oldest 18yr son is gifted and no probs at all, my 8 yr old son was concieved through invetro and took 5 yrs to do it. He has pdd nos, mild austim, and my 5 yr old daughter has mild asperger,but very mild- my biggest challenge is my 8yr old son,Jovin, who is so sweet,and has such a hard time w/other children and fitting in,but is so so smart also w/numbers-and weather. He is now hooked on football but not in the traditional way (we are from chicago IL, so he is loving the BEARS sucess right now) but he has memorized all the football plays for the teams and know what they should do next to get most yards-score-etc... Its great to watch him -looks like a mini head coach already! Any way just wanted to let you know i am looking forward to reading your book, iam always reading books to better myself as a mom to help my kids be their best in "this "world-within "THEIR" world- if u know what i mean- Please keep doing what u are doing, thank you for giving yourself to the world for those to understand autism, its such a mystery and poeple who dont have it in their lives every day think it will just go away or your children will out grow it, when they will have to go on w/ it for ever but it can be a blessing too, God never makes mistakes- maybe we were all ment to be like you or my son, and me and others who dont have this are the ones that have the "special need" as they call it in our school system.- and we are missing out on so much more.<BR/>Thank you for being Gods tool and blessing in many peoples lives! Many Many Blessings on your book and travels.... Kristine Anderson Illinois USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170062568479864962007-01-29T09:22:00.000+00:002007-01-29T09:22:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel! I just watched your 60 minutes segment ...Hi Daniel! I just watched your 60 minutes segment and feel like I already know you... and like you very much! I was wondering if you'e ever heard of the trait of high sensitivity and Highly sensitive people? I ask because I have a website called www.HighlySensitivePeople.com and I think much of it will resonate with you! I invite you to visit it and i would love to hear back form you with your comments. I know you are a very busy man especially with your new book and all, whcih i can hardly wait to read. HSPs, or Highly Sensitive persons have been referred to often as highly functioning autistic people. When it said that in crowds or around loud noises you covered or plugged your ears, that's another common coping stargagy of HSPs. So, I hope you will take just a couple of minutes and visit the highlySensitivePeople.com website and take a quick look around and see if my thinking that you are in deed an HSP is in fct the case, or not. (?) I woud truly love to get your comments! With warmest regards and my very best wishes, Jim Hallowes www.HighlySensitivePeople.com 310-390-4767 Jim@HighlySensitivePeople.com.<BR/>I also have a short sample of excerpts from a speech I recently gave on the trait of high sensitivity:<BR/><BR/>http://jimhallowes.com/HSPDemoReel.html<BR/><BR/>I hope you'll find some time to take a look.<BR/><BR/>all the best!!<BR/><BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170046063694951192007-01-29T04:47:00.000+00:002007-01-29T04:47:00.000+00:00Hello Daniel,I watched you tonight on 60 Minutes, ...Hello Daniel,<BR/>I watched you tonight on 60 Minutes, and will definitely be buying your book. Although I am not directly involved with the work, my son is the third generation of a family called Doman that has done much work with all sorts of brain injured and autistic children and adults around the world for the past several decades. My son 's company deals with a therapeutic listening program, called TLP,that might help you to be able to deal with stressful situations better. I don'tknow for sure how else it might be able to help you but there are a fair number of trained providers in England that could help you evaluate whether you could get value from it. My son's name is Alexander Doman and his website is www.advancedbrain.com/provider_search.asp<BR/>I hope you will take alook at it. You have such a wonderful gift you can share with so many people who struggle with understanding their children and with a world that needs to understand that just because someone's brain works differently does not mean that person does not have much to offer the world. Best of luck!<BR/><BR/>My comments are just for you no need to publish them but I do hope you will look into TLP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170045504310123962007-01-29T04:38:00.000+00:002007-01-29T04:38:00.000+00:00Daniel, I just saw your 60 Minutes interview. I w...Daniel, I just saw your 60 Minutes interview. I was most taken with how you see numbers -- colors, textures and shapes.. But why not? everything is multi-dimensional, so why not numbers? Do you suppose you actually see the colors, textures and shapes AS THEY SEEM TO YOU personally or as how they ARE? That is a fascinating concept, don't you think so? I wonder if anyone has ever written about this subject (ie the other attributes of numbers.) There are others who deal in numerology and different kinds of symbolism but I have not heard of other characteristics. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, good luck with your book. From what I see, it looks like a great seller...<BR/>Bruce<BR/>(bgkrider@cox.net)World Conscience & Accountabilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125594629167260500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170044198015269932007-01-29T04:16:00.000+00:002007-01-29T04:16:00.000+00:00I'm hoping to get your book now that's it's availa...I'm hoping to get your book now that's it's available over here. My oldest son has Asperger's Syndrome, and the other might as well, though his current diagnosis is sensory processing disorder (SPD). It's likely I'm an Aspie too (though I'll likely never be diagnosed) - my husband and I homeschool our boys so that they can take full advantage of their interests in their education. We saw you on 60 minutes this evening, and my oldest son was fascinated. It's too bad you live so far away - we'd love to hear you speak someday...<BR/>Thanks for being willing to share your story...<BR/>~Jennifer BuckleyNeuropoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742784555214092651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170043424646227832007-01-29T04:03:00.000+00:002007-01-29T04:03:00.000+00:00Saw you on US TV 60 minutes and was amazed! I work...Saw you on US TV 60 minutes and was amazed! I worked with autistic teens at one time. I am a physician and just purchased your book. I can't wait to start reading it. Question: If colors replace numbers in your mind, does it hold true that your dreams also evoke the same phenomena? Good luck to you and you have yet another fan/friend.Robert Tiradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899517360714061059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-1170037247149918822007-01-29T02:20:00.000+00:002007-01-29T02:20:00.000+00:00Daniel, Just viewed the "CBS 60 Minutes" program w...Daniel, Just viewed the "CBS 60 Minutes" program which had a segment about you. I was fascinated by your abilities. I work with children, PreSchool to 21yrs., who have autism spectrum disorder. I supervise programs for secondary students who are adolescents with Aspergers. I would be interested in meeting you and having you speak to our adolescents if you are ever in the Denver, Colorado area. Most of the students with aspergers have no problems with academic subject matter, but the peer social demands and struggles are often their greatest struggle. I would enjoy hearing from you, as would the many adolescent students with whom I interact. Sincerely, Connie, MA, CCC-SLP, Certified Speech/Language Pathologist, Autism SpecialistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com