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John Elder Robison

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s

John Elder RobisonNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome is a neurological condition resulting in the impairment of social interaction and development of peer relationships. Asperger’s is recognized by the therapeutic community as a condition on the autism spectrum, generally on the high-functioning side. People with Asperger’s are verbal, but they often exhibit repetitive or rigid thought patterns.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

ASD is a condition that affects brain development, impacting a person’s ability to perceive and interpret social cues. It can cause problems with social interaction and communication. ASD can also include repetitive or limited patterns of behavior, such as hand-flapping, head bobbing, or rocking. The behavior of people with ASD ranges widely from severe autism, in which verbal communication may be nonexistent, to high-functioning autism, in which symptoms may be difficult to spot.

Neurotypical

Neurotypical refers to people who do not exhibit symptoms of autism or other neurologically atypical behavior.

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