There are plenty of people in the world whose lives are governed by rote and routine. Such people will never be happy… — 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
