Autism is Powerful is a memoir written by a young author who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. The young author who has high-functioning autism wants to be a voice for those on the spectrum. Daniel Nardi describes the power of autism in positive and negative actions. Daniel has lived through challenging times while exploring his journey in life. Over the years, Daniel has kept his diagnosis of autism a secret, leading him to have mental health issues later on in his early years as a young adult. he encourages others on the spectrum to open up early on so they can receive the correct accommodations to be both happy and successful.

Nardi hopes readers will understand how autism is powerful and how we as an autism community deserve help and guidance along the way. He explains, “I want individuals with autism to know that they belong here and that they deserve better. I went downhill fast, personally and I want everyone to know the steps I took so that parents who have an autistic child will know how to guide them the correct way”. Nardi writes about how autism is powerful, what autism is, the power of autism in others, his recent hospitalizations, and his navigation through multiple group homes to now living independently in his own apartment.