Be different: adventures of a free-range Aspergian
Great book. A must read for anyone who wishes to better understand Aspergians of all ages.

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

A fascinating story with practical advice for people on the autism spectrum - Aspergers, specifically, but for anyone who has always felt "different." John Robinson shares stories and insights from ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

I read this book so that I would perhaps gain a better understanding of my very young son who was diagnosed with ASD. It's really quite interesting to get a peek into how thoughts occurred in his mind ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

I have a lot in common with this guy, but that makes sense considering certain diagnoses. Reading this is like talking to a friend, lots of, "ha! yeah, me too". Plus he is funny. Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

I really enjoyed this book. There were laugh-out-loud funny moments for me (see the chapter on "Lobster Claws"). There were also a lot of "ah HA" moments; I recognized certain aspects of my own so ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

A wonderful memoir and guidebook to living as an Aspergian. Laugh-out-loud funny stories that are also poignant and moving. Equally valuable for those who have always known they were "different" but ... Read full review

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

Review “For anyone who has difficulty fitting in, this book is fantastic.” —Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures “In a love poem to his wife, Pedro Salinas, the Spanish poet, wrote, 'Glory ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

Reading books by Aspergians is so enlightening, because you get into their brains and can appreciate the differences the author discusses. Reading about how brains are different doesn't give you a ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

I'm an Aspie-loving Momma who feels this book must be read by anyone who is personally impacted by Asperger's Syndrome - as the Aspie, as a teacher, or as a family member. It was tremendously ... Read full review

Review: Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian

Having an aspergers son, I found it very helpful in pointing out lots of things too small and detaled to go into here, but it gave me a further insight into how aspie kids view the world and its ... Read full review