Dummy: The Autobiography of a "retard" Hardcover – March 18, 2026

A powerful, first-person account of a mind the world struggled to understand.Ron Davis grew up in a world of confusion, overwhelm, and misunderstanding. Without speech or memory until the age of nine, he experienced reality in a way few could imagine.In Dummy, Ron shares — in his own voice — the raw, unfiltered experience of being autistic and dyslexic at a time when neither was understood.Through moments that are at times shocking, painful, and deeply moving, a different kind of intelligence begins to emerge: one that sees patterns, meaning, and solutions where others cannot.From chaos to clarity, Ron’s journey reveals how a different way of thinking can become a powerful gift — not only transforming his own life, but going on to change how the world understands learning.This book is for:Parents of children who struggle in conventional educationAdults who have felt misunderstood or overlookedEducators seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversityAnyone curious about how the mind can work in radically different waysOnce begun, it is difficult to put down. Read more