John Elder Robison, Author of “Look Me in the Eye,” to Speak in N.J.
John Elder Robison, author of bestselling memoir, ”Look Me in the Eye,” is appearing tomorrow (Wednesday, February 24) at 5:30 p.m. at Drew University, in Madison, N.J. The event, which takes place in room 107 of the University Center is free and open to everyone. He will be speaking and answering questions from the audience, followed by a book signing. Robison, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, will be talking about life on the autism spectrum, growing up and finding acceptance, and the latest research he is involved in at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
This event should definitely be worth your time if you are in the area. Either way, be sure to check out “Look Me in the Eye” – it is a fun and compelling read.
My name is andrew Shepard im a senior at lincoln high in rhode island and im doing my senior project right now and i have to pic a topic to do it on. I chose aspergers because i have this disorder and whould like to learn more about it. this is my core question What are the necessary accommodations for a student with aspergers to be successful in school? If you have any information that will help me in this that would be great. please email me back thank you for your time