Robison,
John Elder. Be Different: Adventures of A Free-Range
Aspergian. Crown see Random, 2011. 286p. $24.00 ISBN 978-0-307-88481-7 ms/hs VG-BN
The author shares
his views on Asperger’s syndrome with young people, along with tips for living
with Asperger’s. This is a welcome
addition to the literature on Asperger’s, being a guide for young people who
think they may be on the spectrum and need some practical tips for making
friends, getting along, and avoiding painful feelings of alienation. The author is very open about sharing his
experiences, his family life growing up, and the things he has learned to find
a more fulfilling life as an adult. The
tone is matter-of-fact rather than didactic, and it is written in a very
accessible way. At the end Robison includes
the names and addresses of several organizations and institutions that may be
of help to people on the Asperger’s spectrum and their families.
Subject: Asperger’s syndrome
Carol Kennedy
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