“I believe those folks with Asperger’s are here for grounds, and we have much to offer. This book can help you draw out those presents.”

In his bestselling memoir, Appear Me in the attention, John Elder Robison described growing up with Asperger’s syndrome at a time when the diagnosis didn’t can be found. He was smart but socially isolated; his abilities won him jobs with toy makers and rock rings but did little to endear him to power figures and classmates, who were put off by his about VARY: Adventures of the Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Tips for Aspergians, Misfits, Households & Instructors inclination to blurt out non sequiturs and prevent eye contact.

By the time he was diagnosed at age forty, John had currently developed an array of coping strategies that helped him achieve a seemingly normal, also highly successful, life. In Be Different, Robison shares a fresh batch of endearing tales

about his childhood, adolescence, and young adult years, giving the reader a rare window into the Aspergian mind.

In each story, he offers practical advice-for Aspergians and indeed for anybody who feels “different”-on how exactly to improve the weak communication and social skills that maintain so many people from taking full benefit of their often remarkable gifts. With his brand honesty and unapologetic eccentricity, Robison addresses questions like:

• How to read others and follow their behaviors when in uncertain social situations

• Why manners matter

• How to harness your forces of concentration to understand difficult skills

• How to approach bullies

• When to make an effort to fit in, and when to accept eccentricity

• How to identify carefully selected presents and use them in your favor

Everyone, Aspergian or not, has something exclusive to offer the world, and every person has the capacity to create strong, loving bonds using their relatives and buddies. Be Different can help readers and the ones they love discover their path to success.

Includes a bonus PDF with additional reading and resources