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John Elder Robison is an accomplished author, advocate, and entrepreneur who has defied conventional paths in life. Born in rural Georgia, he grew up as a self-proclaimed misfit, dropping out of school in 10th grade to pursue various careers. With an insatiable curiosity and inventive spirit, Robison has designed sound systems for discos and iconic rock bands like KISS, worked on electronic game design, and even developed fire alarms and power supplies. He eventually transitioned to running an automobile repair business, only to be thrust into the public eye when his brother's memoir, Running With Scissors, sparked a desire to tell his own story. Robison's groundbreaking book, Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's, was published in 2007, marking a significant turning point in his life. He has since become a prominent advocate for Asperger's and autism awareness, serving on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and the Science Board of Autism Speaks. As a bestselling author, Robison has written three books, including Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, and Raising Cubby, with a fourth in progress.
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About John Elder Robison
John Elder Robison is an accomplished author, advocate, and entrepreneur who has defied conventional paths in life. Born in rural Georgia, he grew up as a self-proclaimed misfit, dropping out of school in 10th grade to pursue various careers. With an insatiable curiosity and inventive spirit, Robison has designed sound systems for discos and iconic rock bands like KISS, worked on electronic game design, and even developed fire alarms and power supplies. He eventually transitioned to running an automobile repair business, only to be thrust into the public eye when his brother's memoir, Running With Scissors, sparked a desire to tell his own story. Robison's groundbreaking book, Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's, was published in 2007, marking a significant turning point in his life. He has since become a prominent advocate for Asperger's and autism awareness, serving on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and the Science Board of Autism Speaks. As a bestselling author, Robison has written three books, including Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, and Raising Cubby, with a fourth in progress.
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