In the past, when people criticized me for asking unexpected questions, I felt ashamed. Now I realize that normal people are acting in a superficial and often false manner. So rather than let them make me feel bad, I express my annoyance. It's my way of trying to strike a blow for logic and rationality.
John Elder RobisonAnd now I know it is perfectly natural for me not to look at someone when I talk. Those of us with Asperger's are just not comfortable doing it. In fact, I don'treally understand why it's considered normal to stare at someone's eyeballs.
John Elder RobisonSimply making myself aware of others has remarkably improved my social life. People accept me much faster now that I ignore them less.
John Elder RobisonBuilding up a weakness just makes you less disabled. Building a strength can take you to the top of the world.
John Elder Robison