John Elder Robison interview on the Today Show.
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just finished reading the epilogue in "look me in the eye".
He talks about his voice and speech are different.
He does have a different, halting way of speaking.
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2 in 10,000? Isn't that number over 1 in 100 now?
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I enjoyed reading the book "Look me in the eye". The book gives more depth of understanding to the human experience. I wish more people would read this sort of story.
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I like this guy. He's actually real. He kinda tells it like it is, and really gives us a good name. It's nice to see somebody who really knows nowadays.
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@oustephanie Nearly jealous of your position in educating an AS student. Likewise, I'm eager to read JER's next book too, as this whole field of Autism Spectrum expands in the public's view. Would love to hear how you developed respect from the other students for this 'gift' and how you were able to help to see 'alchemy in the making,' i.e., taking someone's junk and spinning it into gold!
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"if you can make the transition from 'weird' to 'eccentric' you'll be okay." What an eye opening statement by Mr. Robison! Like this Aspie, it's a journey that only the Courageous Of Heart can travel. Thanks, John, for championing and fostering an understanding for other Aspies!
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John Elder Robison is one of my heroes. Such an inspiring person.
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I have Asperger's
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I am a first grade teacher. My second year of teaching I had a student with Asperger's who ended up looping with my the next year. To this day he is still one of my very favorite students. He taught me so much about acceptance, patience and seeing the world outside of the box. He was funny, kind, determined and an all around inspiration to everyone he encountered. I am so thankful for JER for educating people on Asperger's and writing such a wonderful memoir. Can't wait to read his next book!
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The fact that someone is as emotionally insecure as the person that made the "ass burger" joke even thought of that goes to show how poorly they feel about themselves. I am an Aspie, and find comments, and "jokes" such as that incredibly hurtful. Just because I or someone else is an Aspie doesn't mean anything. I may be an Aspie, but I am serving my country in the army. It just goes to show you that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
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BatALash 2 years ago 21
Excellent interview!
thewritermama 3 years ago 6