Title:
Be different : adventures of a free-range Aspergian with practical advice for Aspergians, misfits, families & teachers / John Elder Robison.
ISBN:
9780307884817
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Crown Archetype, [2011]
©2011
Physical Description:
xii, 286 pages ; 22 cm
Contents:
Pt. 1. Rituals, manners, and quirks. For the love of routine ; What's in a name? ; Mind your manners ; A reason to care ; What are you afraid of? -- pt. 2. Emotions. (Not) reading people ; What is love? ; Emotional triggers ; Making and keeping friends ; Feeling bad news ; Keeping cool in a crisis -- pt. 3. Getting along with others. The center of the universe ; The art of conversation ; Lobster claws : dealing with bullies ; Animal wariness ; Getting chosen (and becoming choosable) -- pt. 4. Tuned in : sensitivity to the nonhuman world. Underwear with teeth ; Seeing music ; Managing sensory overload ; A walk in the woods ; A day at the races -- pt. 5. Finding your gifts. Learning calculus ; I'm with the band ; Plastic brains ; Attention to detail ; Secrets of my success.
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OCLC Number:
ocn699373859
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