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Tracey Cohen was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 39. She never babbled as an infant and did not use any words until she was two. She graduated from college and became an  inspirational author, speaker, long-distance runner, and autism activist. 

Tracey's Books

Up Close and Very Personal . . . In her third book, My Life on the Autism Spectrum, Tracey Cohen gets more personal about her own journey living on the autism spectrum. Her goal of exposing herself so candidly is to help others know that they are not alone in their journey and to help smooth their path. She aims also to help neurotypicals more clearly understand life on the autism spectrum.

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Tracey's first book, Six-Word Lessons on Female Asperger Syndrome, provides 100 snackable wisdom lessons on what it was like for Tracey growing up and living as a woman with Asperger Syndrome. Her transparent, direct and insightful writing style packs page after page of learnings in an hour-long read.

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Tracey has spoken to our families impacted by autism multiple times. Her honesty, clarity, and authenticity continually impress our audiences. Tracey unabashedly and humbly shares her personal experiences in a way that immediately connects with her listeners. –Kristin L. Rohrbeck, MA, Director of Oakland University Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES)
After the success of her first book, Tracey wrote Six-Word Lessons on the Sport of Running. This book has 100 practical, tried-and-true tips, training techniques, equipment, and a proper mindset to enjoy running, whether for serious competition or for enjoyment, maybe even for life.

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Tracey Cohen gave us a candid and heartfelt look at the life and experiences of someone on the Autism Spectrum. Her presentation contained both humor and honesty and left all who attended inspired. She is a phenomenal spokesperson for the Autism community. Miss Cohen’s presentation was one of the best we have had within our Lifelong Learning program at Schoolcraft College Continuing Education. –Felicia Bannan, Program Coordinator, Schoolcraft College

Tracey's Media Coverage

Interviews
  • A Special Community - October 2017
  • Traverse City Record-Eagle - June 2018
  • LearnfromAutistics.com - February 2019
  • Autism Stories - July 2019
  • WXYZ TV - Detroit - April 2015
  • Autism Society of Indiana - October 2020
  • Oakland University Center for Autism Presentation - April 2021
  • Isaac's Autism in the Wild Podcast - June 2021
  • Isaac's Autism in the Wild Podcast, Episode #113 - October 2021
  • Mitten Moments: Detroit Jewish Book Fair Interview - February 2022
  • ​Fore! Autism Podcast Interview, Episode 24, April 2022
Book Reviews
Autism Society of Michigan - May 2015
  • Autism NOW - August 2015
  • RunMichigan.com - October 2017
  • ​Interview on WJR radio - August 2020
  • Podcast on Autism Stories - September 2020
  • ​​Interview on Learn from Autistics - September 2020
  • ​Autism Society of Michigan - September 2020​

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On Monday, September 11, 2017, Tracey was presented with the Individual Courage Award at the Ted Lindsay Foundation's annual golf outing and gala dinner in Detroit, Michigan, which raises funds for autism research. Tracey was recognized for living courageously with an autism spectrum disorder.  ​See the Video of her acceptance speech.
Articles
  • Book Details Asperger's in Females -  hometownlife - May 2015
  • ​Running Saved My Soul - Michigan Runner -  July/Aug 2015
  • Woman with Asperger's Finishes 100-Mile Run - GrowingUpAutistic.com - October 2015
  • HLHS Students Learning About Each Other in New LINK Class - Houghton Lake Resorter - October 2015
  • My 100-Mile Quest - Michigan Runner - Nov/Dec 2015
  • Local Writer Shares Her Experience of Asperger's - Oakland Press - November 2015
  • Guest Blog by Tracey Cohen, Fellow Aspie and Advocate - Aspie.com - November 2016
  • The Obsessed Runner - RFEvents Newsletter - August 2017
  • A Runner Shares Her Experience, Strategies in Program for Women with Asperger's - Oakland Press August 2017
  • Amazing Things Can Happen when Autism and Running Meet - Autism Alliance of Michigan Newsletter September 2017
  • Local Woman Earns Award for Autism Courage - Jewish News, Detroit - October 2017
  • ​Why I Run | Four Decades of Unexpected Friendships - Gallup Gallop - August 2018
  • The Inspiration Behind My Book: Six-Word Lessons on Female Asperger Syndrome -Art of Autism - September 2018
  • How Running Has Been a Gift - Art of Autism - October 2018
  • Dr. Temple Grandin and Maureen Ziegler enlighten university faculty and staff - Art of Autism - November 2018
  • Socially Conundrummed: Socializing Insight from an Aspie - GrowingUpAutistic.com - December 2019
  • One woman shares her courage to take on the challenge of autism - The Oakland Press - October 2020
  • Autism During a Pandemic - LastWeeksNonsense.com - December 2020
  • Something to Think About - Autism Vision of Colorado - January 2021
  • Tink Tank Animate Interview with Tracey - December 2022
See Tracey's Amazon Author Page.
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