Before he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009, Dan Coulter spent his life dealing with mysterious contradictions. As a child, he was a voracious reader, but tended to be literal and naive in social interactions. He had a talent for writing and speaking, but had difficulty making small talk. He could remember things that interested him in extraordinary detail, but had difficulty remembering people's names. He could sometimes see innovative solutions to problems, but could be overwhelmed to the point where he couldn't speak in awkward social situations. He could think of funny things to...