How were their childhoods atypical?

Augusten Burroughs discusses his atypical childhood, characterized by a sensory processing disorder. He mentions his extreme sensitivity to stimuli, such as the discomfort from tags in clothes and sensitivity to certain light types. These sensory issues, combined with a unique adaptive memory, led to his diagnosis. Burroughs' memory retention extends deeply into early childhood, allowing him to recall minute details vividly, a trait less common among individuals without such a disorder. This neurological atypicality profoundly impacts his daily life 1 .