Saying you "have" something implies that it's temporary and undesirable. Asperger's isn't like that. You've been Aspergian as long as you can remember, and you'll be that way all your life. It's a way of being, not a disease. — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
When Martha first met me, I was anxious and jumpy. I was always tapping my foot, rocking, or exhibiting some other behavioral aberration. Of course, now we know that's just normal Aspergian behavior, but back then other people thought it… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“There are plenty of people in the world whose lives are governed by rote and routine. Such people will never be happy dealing with… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“I tried to show him things, but he didn't seem to study what I showed him. Usually, he just put whatever I handed him… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“(The only time making a fist around the fork helps is when you want to stab someone because he’s stealing your food. Now I… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“We began reading books together. He loved Dr. Seuss. I read those books so often I could turn the pages and say the words… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Asperger’s is not a disease. It’s a way of being. There is no cure, nor is there a need for one. There is, however,… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
I don't really understsand why it's considered normal to stare at someone's eyeballs — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Individuals are labeled “different,” “geeky,” “abnormal,” or even “Aspergian” or “autistic” at a young age. Among other things, these labels suggest that the people… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
Building up a weakness just makes you less disabled. Building a strength can take you to the top of the world. — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Sociopath” and “psycho” were two of the most common field diagnoses for my look and expression. I heard it all the time: “I’ve read… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Nice people like them by children like him and raise them as pets. But he didn't want to be a pet today.” — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Girls are the trickiest and most unpredictable creatures a fellow like me will ever talk to.” — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“I used to fear barking dogs. I would cringe and say to myself, 'Nice doggie please don't bite me I'll just go away,' but… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
“Soon I was spending all my time in the basement, and I had moved from taking things apart to putting new things together. I… — John Elder Robison Copy Share Image
