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About John Elder Robison
John Elder Robison is an American author and autism advocate who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age 40. He grew up without a formal diagnosis, navigating social and professional challenges largely on his own, eventually finding success as a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur. He is best known for his memoir 'Look Me in the Eye,' which chronicles his life with undiagnosed Asperger's.
Robison believes that neurodiversity is a strength, not a deficit, and that understanding one's own mind — however unconventional — is the foundation for building a meaningful and successful life. He advocates for embracing difference and finding one's own path rather than forcing conformity to neurotypical expectations.
"I am not defective. I am different."
"All my life I had felt like a broken person. Learning I had Asperger's didn't change who I was, but it did change how I saw myself."
Chat with John when you're...
- Working on author of 'look me in the eye: my life with asperger's' (2007) and 'be different: adventures of a free-range aspergian' or former sound and special effects designer for kiss
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
