Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families & Teachers Audiobook (Free)

“I really believe those of us with Asperger’s are here for a reason, and we’ve much to offer. This book can help you draw out those presents.”

In his bestselling memoir, Appear Me in the Eye, John Elder Robison described growing up with Asperger’s syndrome at the same time when the diagnosis didn’t can be found. He was smart but socially isolated; his skills won him careers with toy manufacturers and rock rings but did little to endear him to authority figures and classmates, who had been defer by his about Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Tips for Aspergians, Misfits, Households & Teachers inclination to blurt out non sequiturs and prevent eye contact.

By enough time he was diagnosed at age forty, John had already developed a myriad of coping strategies that helped him achieve a seemingly normal, even 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 keep so many people from taking full benefit of their often remarkable gifts. Along with his brand integrity and unapologetic eccentricity, Robison addresses queries like:

• How to examine others and follow their behaviors when in uncertain sociable situations

• Why manners matter

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

• How to approach bullies

• When to create an effort to fit in, so when to embrace eccentricity

• How to determine special gifts and utilize them to your advantage

Every person, Aspergian or not, has something exclusive to offer the world, and everyone can create strong, adoring bonds with their relatives and buddies. Be Different can help readers and the ones they love discover their way to success.

Includes a bonus PDF with additional reading and resources