Be Different : My Adventures with Asperger's and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers
by John Elder Robison
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- ISBN 10
- 0307884821
- ISBN 13
- 9780307884824
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John Elder Robison grew up in the 1960s before the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome existed. Today he has claimed his spot on the autism spectrum; he blogs for Psychology Today and is an adjunct professor at Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts. John served on the public review board for the National Institutes of Health where he considered research proposals to study autism spectrum disorders; he is currently involved in autism research at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; and he sits on the Scientific Advisory and Scientific Treatment boards of Autism Speaks. He is the brother of Augusten Burroughs, author of Running With Scissors .
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Be Different is the second book by American author and Aspergian, John Elder Robison. When his memoir, Look Me In The Eye: My life With Asperger’s became a publishing success, no-one was more surprised than Robison himself. When it began to be adopted by certain schools, Robison was asked for a book with more insight into the condition, and Be Different is the result. In this book, Robison looks at the quirks of the Aspergian brain that can lead to disability or expertise, depending on how they are handled. While this may sound like a dry topic, Robison illustrates with captivating and often humorous examples from his own life, making this an easy and exceptionally interesting read. With intriguing chapter headings like Underwear With Teeth and Lobster Claws: Dealing with Bullies, Robison has all sorts of tips and tricks for Aspergians and those who deal with them. Robison’s rules for manners would serve everyone well, regardless of their neurological state. This is a fascinating look at a neurological condition that has the power to create a misfit but also an expert.
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- Title
- Be Different : My Adventures with Asperger's and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers
- Author
- John Elder Robison
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 14
- ISBN 10
- 0307884821
- ISBN 13
- 9780307884824
- Publisher
- Crown/Archetype
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2012
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