'The Boy Who Was Different' - meet the teenage author sharing his experience of Asperger's

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Daniel is now planning his third book.Photo: ITV News

A 15 year old from Liverpool who has Asperger's has published two books about the condition - after becoming frustrated with being misunderstood.

Daniel Hinnigan finds normal everyday situations stressful and chaotic, but says writing has helped others understand his condition.

In the classroom I always needed extra help because I didn't understand the way the teachers were talking sometimes.

I didn't want people to think I was weird.

– DANIEL HINNIGAN, AUTHOR​

Daniel's English teacher at St Francix Xavier school convinced the 15 year old to share his story.

His teacher was so impressed with his writing that he persuaded Daniel to publish his story.

Six month later, a second book followed, and the teenage author is now planning his third.

I just wanted to tell everyone my story, and show people that they're not alone, because not a lot of people talk about it, do they?

– DANIEL HINNIGAN, AUTHOR​

Credit: ITV News

Daniel says he just wanted more people to listen to him. With his two books getting 5* ratings on Amazon, it looks like he's getting his wish.


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