Speed of Dark
Speed of Dark (released in some markets as The Speed of Dark) is a near-future science fiction novel by American author Elizabeth Moon. The story is told from the first person viewpoint of an autistic person. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2003, and was also an Arthur C. Clarke Award finalist. Plot summary. Lou Arrendale is a bioinformatics specialist who has high-functioning autism, and has made a good life for himself working doing pattern recognition. A new manager at the firm where he works puts pressure on his department, where many  autistic people work. Lou is pressured to undergo an experimental treatment that might "cure" his autism. Lou does not think he needs curing, but he risks losing his job and other accommodations the company has put in place for its employees with autism if he does not undergo it. Lou struggles with the idea of going through this "treatment" for his autism while he pursues fencing with his "normal" friends and continues to go to work. His autistic friends, as well as himself, meet together after work and discuss what or what not to do. Reception. "Speed of Dark" was  released to high praise from reviewers. "SF Site" stated that "At worst, "Speed of Dark" is a magnificent character study. At best, it's the most powerful book you'll read this year", and "Infinity Plus" described it as "one of those exceptionally rare novels that have the power to alter one's entire worldview, and reading it is a profoundly rewarding and enriching experience."