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Centered

Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams

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By: Anthony Ianni, Rob Keast
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"They don't know me. They don't know what I'm capable of."

Diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism, as a toddler, Anthony Ianni wasn't expected to succeed in school or participate in sports, but he had other ideas. As a child, Ianni told anybody who would listen, including head coach Tom Izzo, that he would one day play for the Michigan State Spartans.

Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams is the firsthand account of a young man's social, academic, and athletic struggles and his determination to reach his goals. In this remarkable memoir, Ianni reflects on his experiences with both basketball and the autism spectrum. Centered, an inspirational sports story in the vein of Rudy, reveals Ianni to be unflinching in his honesty, generous in his gratitude, and gracious in his compassion.

Sports fans will root for the underdog. Parents, teachers, and coaches will gain insight into the experience of an autistic child. And everyone will triumph in the achievements of Centered.

©2021 Anthony James Ianni and Rob Keast (P)2021 Tantor Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Sports Autism Health Inspiring
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At times I laughed and at times I cried. So good to hear the author tell his story!

Such a great story

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The story really is a good way to see the challenges a person on the spectrum would have trying to play sports and the incredible work ethic that AI had.

An inspiring story

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