Podcast appearances and mentions of John Elder Robison

The story of John Elder Robison is one of Maya's favorite episodes and it's also a top choice in our listener favorites series. John is a gifted sound engineer whose rare ability to understand machines propelled him to work with the likes of Kiss and Diana Ross. But the one thing he always felt was lacking was his ability to understand people emotionally. In an effort to see if he could change that, he volunteered to participate in an experimental brain study.  If you enjoyed this episode, Maya suggests you check out this one next: “Life After Escaping Captivity” We'll be back with new episodes in the fall. In the meantime, you can connect with Maya on instagram @DrMayaShanker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in adulthood, high school dropout John Elder Robison went on to become a successful business owner, best-selling author and neurodiversity scholar. Join us for this poignant and moving conversation about his life on the spectrum. 

Who is John Elder Robison and how did he become a big name in the autism community? Forrest explains! Get full access to The Pancake King: Life and Marriage On the Spectrum at thepancakeking.substack.com/subscribe

Jay J. Armes was a real life superhero... until real life intruded. And after living in darkness for decades, a man's life changes forever when someone suddenly switches the lights on. STORIES Jay J. Armes, Private Eye Jay J. Armes was a real life superhero... until real life intruded. Produced by Vanessa Rancano, sound design by Leon Morimoto Switched On Imagine spending the first four decades of your life in darkness. Then imagine that someone suddenly switches the lights on. John Elder Robison is a writer, speaker and advocate for people with autism. Be sure to check out his Neurodiversity work at the College of William and Mary as well as his car restoration work at Robison Services. Produced and scored by Davey Kim Artwork by Teo Ducot Season 14 - Episode 17

(From 2012) John Elder Robison, author of "Be Different: My Adventures with Asberger's and my advice for fellow Asbergians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers."

UNLOCKED from our Patreon page, it's the “Look Me In the Eye” Book Club! Interested in more Book Clubs? Want to vote on what we read next? Feeling FOMO at getting this a full year late? Wish your 2 CEs for listening to the episode were FREE??? Join us on Patreon to get all of our episodes a week early, access to these bonus episodes, plus other goodies. It's been nearly a year since we came together to discuss a book that we all ::GASP:: really liked! And our enjoyment is yours too as the Book Club Crew takes a trip down memory lane with the memoir “Look Me In the Eye” by John Elder Robison. Well, someone's memory lane. We discuss the tender, humorous, and melancholic life story of an man on the autism spectrum growing up without a diagnosis then take this opportunity to improve our focus on the individual in how we provide behavior analytic services (in a book with no mention of behavior analysis at all!). This episode is worth 2.0 LEARNING CEUS. Content discussed in this episode Robison, J.E.. (2007). Look me in the eye. Crown Publishers. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance. Want these CEs for FREE? Just subscribe to our Patreon at the $10+ levels and go to the original post for a discount code.

Please enjoy this short preview of our full-length, Patreon-exclusive Look Me In the Eye Book Club. Want to hear the rest and earn 2 free CEs? Head over to our Patreon site and subscribe at the $10 or higher level to access this and all of other Book Clubs, plus a bevy of other extras just for patrons. Hope to see you there! It's been nearly a year since we came together to discuss a book that we all ::GASP:: really liked! And our enjoyment is yours too as the Book Club Crew takes a trip down memory lane with the memoir “Look Me In the Eye” by John Elder Robison. Well, someone's memory lane. We discuss the tender, humorous, and melancholic life story of an man on the autism spectrum growing up without a diagnosis then take this opportunity to improve our focus on the individual in how we provide behavior analytic services (in a book with no mention of behavior analysis at all!). Content discussed this episode: Robison, J.E.. (2007). Look me in the eye. Crown Publishers. Want to hear the whole episode and earn 2 free CEs? Visit us on Patreon to subscribe.

This month are hearts are all a-flutter, and it's not just because of our love of crappy NECCO wafers. We're seeing stars about our February topics! We'll be joined by Dr. Patrick McGreevy to discuss the origins and utility of the “Essential for Learning” curriculum followed by a review on the literature regarding teaching abduction prevention skills to children. As a special surprise, we've also got our 2021 talk from the Thompson Center for Autism Conference on maintaining a work-life balance. And, for our Patreon supporters, the latest in our Book Club series where we'll be analyzing “Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's” by John Elder Robison. Now check the candy heart in your podcast player: It says, “Cool Cat”. That's you! Articles for February 2022 Essential for Living w/ Dr. Patrick McGreevy McGreevy, P., Fry, T., & Cornwall, C. (2012, 2014). Essential for living. Orlando, FL: Patrick McGreevy, PhD, P.A. and Associates. McGreevy, P. & Fry, T. (n.d.). A journey to life skills. Essential for Living. https://essentialforliving.com/efl/ Armstrong, H., Denne, L.D., & Bailey, T. (2021). The role of key skills as a risk marker for the development of challenging behaviour in children and young people who have an intellectual disability. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 11, 3-14.   Abduction Prevention Gunby, K.V., Carr, J.E., & LeBlanc, L.A. (2010). Teaching abduction-prevention skills to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 107-112. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2010.43-107 Miltenberger, R.G., Fogel, V.A., Beck, K.V., Koehler, S., Shayne, R., Noah, J., McFee, K., Perdomo, A., Chan, P., Simmons, D., & Godish, D. (2013). Efficacy of the Stranger Safety abduction-prevention program and parent conducted in situ training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46, 817-820. doi: 10.1002/jaba.80 Berube, T., MacDonald, J., & Parry-Cruwys, D. (2021). Teaching abduction prevention skills to children using a one-on-one training setting. Behavioral Interventions, 36, 550-560. doi: 10.1002/bin.1806 Ledbetter-Cho, K., Lang, R., Lee, A., Murphy, C., Davenport, K., Kirkpatrick, M., Schollian, M., Moore, M., Billingsley, G., & O'Reilly, M. (2021). Teaching children with autism abduction-prevention skills may result in overgeneralization of the target response. Behavior Modification, 45, 438-461. doi: 10.1177/0145445519865165   Bonus: “Work Life Balance as a BCBA: Is it Even Possible”   Winter 2022 Book Club Robison, J.E. (2007). Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger's. Crown Publishers.

John Elder Robison is a gifted sound engineer whose rare ability to understand machines propelled him to work with the likes of Kiss and Diana Ross. But the one thing he always felt was lacking was his ability to understand people emotionally. In an effort to see if he could change that, he volunteered to participate in an experimental brain study. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode, we have a pleasant chat with Dave, age 45, who lives in San Diego, California, USA.Dave was late-diagnosed Autistic, has an Autistic spouse, and an Autistic son. In this conversation, we discuss a number of things, including ABA Therapy, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), the Love & Autism Conference, "famous" people in the Autistic space (such as John Elder Robison, Barry Prizant, David Finch, Anita Lesko, Amy Sequenzia), driving white Autistic, eye contact, sensory input, parenting with Autism, masking, "unlearning" patterns of thinking and behaviour, growing up as an undiagnosed Autistic, family dynamics, Dyspraxia, ignorance about Autism, and more.We enjoyed this conversation very much, and look forward to having Dave back on the show.Dave can be found on Instagram at @drivingwhileautistic and also has a great video here: https://youtu.be/eTG-6DKRmBoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/TheLifeAutistic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Seth is joined by authors Rose Robins and Jen Malia for a discussion about how to talk to kids about autism. We cover things like the most accepted language to use, how to make accommodations for autistic kiddos, hot to talk to non-autistic kiddos about autism, and so much more!   Show Notes: 3:42- What Makes a Baby, by Corey Silverberg 37:20- Giveaway on Facebook & Instagram @Radchildpodcast (Ended!) 37:30- www.akidsbookabout.com 37:55- www.upfordnetwork.com & Natural Toonie 40:30- www.ShiftBookBox.com code RADCHILD for 10% off 45:30- Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor 57:00- Jen's article in the NYT about getting diagnosed the same day as her daughter 1:20:55- Samantha Cotterill Little Senses series 1:21:13- Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, by Sally Pla 1:23:00- Look Me In The Eye, by John Elder Robison 1:25:00 -Jessica Kingsley Publsihers 1:25:35- Freaks, Geeks & Aspergers Syndrome, by Luke Jackson 1:26:10- Aspergirls, by Rudy Simone Follow Today’s Guests: Jen: jenmalia.com @jenmaliabooks on twitter & instagram Too Sticky: Sensory Issues with Autism, by Jen Malia Rose: roserobbins.co.uk @roserobbinsillustration on Instagram Me & My Sister by Rose Robbins Talking Is Not My Thing, by Rose Robbins   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

It's never too late to pursue your passions and to discover your true purpose in life. In this week's Growing Bolder, we catch up with people from all walks of life -- from the famous to the average -- proving it's never too late. One of those people is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame backing vocalist Darlene Love, who explains why this is the best time of her life, despite working with some of the greatest singers in rock history in the past.

On this special Father’s Day edition of For the Love of Wisdom, we are joined by special guest Wendy Johnson of https://www.wendygphoto.com/ as we discuss the wisdom of paternity. We take a look at how being a father is one of the greatest callings and responsibilities that a human being could have in this life. Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV): Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.  Our recommended book of the week is Be Different by John Elder Robison. Download the free audiobook today at http://audibletrial.com/LoveWisdom Theme song written by Jason C. Johnson and Jasmine Harris (Juicy Jazzo). Featuring DeAnna Dixon on the chorus. More music by JC Johnson can be found at www.soundcloud.com/johnsoniantheory/sets/dmvoh-acoustic-sessions. For more from JC Johnson including exclusive music, blog posts, and more visit his website at https://johnsoniantheory.wordpress.com Theme music produced by BenJamin Banger. For exclusive music by BenJamin Banger you can reach him on Instagram: @BenJaminBanger or at his website: http://smarturl.it/hjfi20  Background music produced by Ryan Little, Audio Binger, Daniel Birch, Yung Kartz, and Benjamin Banger. More of their music can be heard on SoundCloud at @danielbirch @iamryanlittle @yungkartz and @benjamin-banger and @audiobinger

On part 2 of today’s episode, we continue the conversation with special guest Ricardo Andrews from SEEC (www.seeconline.org) as we focus on a topic that is definitely underrepresented but absolutely essential as it is becoming more and more important. That is the wisdom of ability. Individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities are sometimes marginalized by that description but today we are talking about the great abilities that each of these individuals possess.  Our recommended book of the week is Be Different by John Elder Robison. Download the free audiobook today at http://audibletrial.com/LoveWisdom Theme song written by Jason C. Johnson and Jasmine Harris (Juicy Jazzo). Featuring DeAnna Dixon on the chorus. More music by JC Johnson can be found at www.soundcloud.com/johnsoniantheory/sets/dmvoh-acoustic-sessions. For more from JC Johnson including exclusive music, blog posts, and more visit his website at https://johnsoniantheory.wordpress.com Theme music produced by BenJamin Banger. For exclusive music by BenJamin Banger you can reach him on Instagram: @BenJaminBanger or at his website: http://smarturl.it/hjfi20  Background music produced by Ryan Little, Audio Binger, Daniel Birch, Yung Kartz, and Benjamin Banger. More of their music can be heard on SoundCloud at @danielbirch @iamryanlittle @yungkartz and @benjamin-banger and @audiobinger

Today we are joined by special guest Ricardo Andrews from SEEC (www.seeconline.org) as we focus on a topic that is definitely underrepresented but absolutely essential as it is becoming more and more important. That is the wisdom of ability. Individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities are sometimes marginalized by that description but today we are talking about the great abilities that each of these individuals possess.    Our recommended book of the week is Be Different by John Elder Robison. Download the free audiobook today at http://audibletrial.com/LoveWisdom   Theme song written by Jason C. Johnson and Jasmine Harris (Juicy Jazzo). Featuring DeAnna Dixon on the chorus. More music by JC Johnson can be found at www.soundcloud.com/johnsoniantheory/sets/dmvoh-acoustic-sessions. For more from JC Johnson including exclusive music, blog posts, and more visit his website at https://johnsoniantheory.wordpress.com Theme music produced by BenJamin Banger. For exclusive music by BenJamin Banger you can reach him on Instagram: @BenJaminBanger or at his website: http://smarturl.it/hjfi20  Background music produced by Ryan Little, Audio Binger, Daniel Birch, Yung Kartz, and Benjamin Banger. More of their music can be heard on SoundCloud at @danielbirch @iamryanlittle @yungkartz and @benjamin-banger and @audiobinger

Episode 149: Dave Finch is a nationally sought-after speaker and mentor with Asperger syndrome, and he’s the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband. As a speaker, Dave has shared the stage with Temple Grandin, John Elder Robison, Steve Silberman, and others. He has written for the New York Times, NBC Universal, Zoom Autism, Slate, and Huffington Post, and he writes a relationship blog for Psychology Today. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and NPR’s All Things Considered and This American Life, and has been featured in O The Oprah Magazine, People, ELLE, Marie Claire, Scientific American, and even The Howard Stern Show. Dave is also the co-founder of the Denver-based Front Range Center for Neurodiversity, a revolutionary global center dedicated to transforming the world’s narrative around autism. When he’s not writing, speaking, or mountain biking, Dave works as a creative marketing and business development consultant for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. But to his wife, he is just the bastard on the couch. Show notes: Rejuvenate your soul, join me and a handful of women to the Confidence Revival retreat. Book your spot HERE Checkout Plum Deluxe's organic tea by heading over to their website HERE. Join the monthly subscription or purchase before May 1st and you can get a free bag of self-care tea by putting in "Maddy Moon Insider" in the “how did you hear about us” box” when you signup, and your bonus will be added when your recurring subscription is processed! A mother who eventually lost herself from prioritizing the family all the time A husband may be unaware of what his wife is going through Why you need to be a little selfish in order to take care of the family better How David's wife encourages him to give time for himself Taking turns for a period of self-discovery Why most of us are terrified in wanting our partner to be happy from something that isn't us How a person with Asperger's has difficulty in taking the perspective of other people without being prompted to do so Why being manipulative puts your partner in a cage There are lots of people out there who can be your biggest fan Having a sense of personal responsibility in a relationship Empowering yourself Taking responsibility can instantly change your relationship Discussing autism and Asperger syndrome Many people feel like autism needs to be treated or fixed- why this is the wrong way to go about it Looking at autism as a scenario and not as a disability Collectively changing the narrative around autism Why most people feel guilty and shameful when they start to do what they love Must-read book: The Journal of Best Practices by David Finch Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant Connect with David: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy his book HERE [Tweet "Listen as author David Flinch shares how we can change the narrative around #Autism and #Aspergers"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {RETREAT} Want to finally step into your FEMININE energy and learn how to trust, surrender and let go? Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be “that girl” who has confidence RADIATING out of her everywhere she goes? Do you have a specific desire or goal that you so BADLY want to see come to fruition? Do you crave to wake up every morning knowing you’re not going to obsess over having the perfect body? The Confidence Revival is an intimate, all-inclusive gathering for a handful of women at a world-renown venue. Book now HERE.

Living with Asperger’s, John Elder Robison had come to terms with the way he was different, riding life’s ups and downs. But what if it was possible to unlock the emotional insight that we assume is ‘missing’ in people living with Aspergers – if only you undertook an experimental brain therapy? Is that fixing?  Chaired by Van Badham John Elder Robison is The New York Times bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye. He is a world-recognised authority on life with autism; the Neurodiversity Scholar in Residence at the College of William and Mary; and a member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee for the US Department of Health and Human Services. John is also a member of the International Society for Autism Research. He lives with his wife and son in Amherst, Massachusetts.

John Elder Robison is an adult with autism and is the author of the three books RAISING CUBBY, LOOK ME IN THE EYE, and BE DIFFERENT.

JOHN ELDER ROBISON, AUTHOR, NYT BEST SELLER, SWITCHED ON WELCOME TO THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, I'M YOUR HOST, PAUL VOGELZANG. As someone with autism spectrum disorder, John Elder Robison knows what it's like to feel emotionally removed from situations. John, author of the NYT best selling memoir, Switched On explains to me that there's this emotional language you're missing. There are stories in people's eyes. There are messages. John Robison didn't fully understand what they meant until he received transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS, a noninvasive procedure in which areas of the brain are stimulated with electromagnetic fields to alter its circuitry. By introducing current to the brain, doctors can probe the function of certain parts of the brain and we can even modify how different parts of the brain work. Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, doctors hoped to activate neurological pathways in his brain that would deepen his emotional intelligence. John learned much, and has been giving back ever since. Please join me in welcoming The Not Old Better Show, John Elder Robison, author of the NYT best selling memoir, “Switched On.”      

They want you to fix their dents, but customers need something more from you.  Why would someone call you, a dent professional, then not listen to your advice? Do you feel frustrated with your customer interactions? There is much more going on in your customers’ mind. Unlock the reasons behind their behavior, then you’ll know how to help them best.    Are some dent techs just naturally more focused? A review of the book “Look me in the eye” by John Elder Robison. How an outcast kid became the guitar tweaker for rock bands Pink Floyd and KISS.    Is it possible to buff a paint crack back together? The best method for crown repair and the logic behind it. Will we all work as body shop employees some day? Are you putting the right things first in Your business?| LONG PRESS TO GO TO LINK Shownotes

Martha Frankel’s guests this week are Bar Scott, John Elder Robison, Mary Norris and Ginger Strand.

Host - Marianne Russo Imagine spending the first forty years of your life in darkness, blind to the emotions and social signals of other people. Then imagine that someone suddenly switches the lights on. It has long been assumed that people living with autism are born with the diminished ability to read the emotions of others, even as they feel emotion deeply. But what if we've been wrong all this time? What if that “missing” emotional insight was there all along, locked away and inaccessible in the mind?  In 2007 John Elder Robison wrote the international bestseller Look Me in the Eye, a memoir about growing up with Asperger's syndrome. Amid the blaze of publicity that followed, he received a unique invitation: Would John like to take part in a study led by one of the world's foremost neuroscientists, who would use an experimental new brain therapy known as TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, in an effort to understand and then address the issues at the heart of autism? Switched On is the extraordinary story of what happened next.  Having spent forty years as a social outcast, misreading others' emotions or missing them completely, John is suddenly able to sense a powerful range of feelings in other people. However, this newfound insight brings unforeseen problems and serious questions. As the emotional ground shifts beneath his feet, John struggles with the very real possibility that choosing to diminish his disability might also mean sacrificing his unique gifts and even some of his closest relationships. Switched On is a real-life Flowers for Algernon, a fascinating and intimate window into what it means to be neurologically different, and what happens when the world as you know it is upended overnight.

Today we'll get an update from the U.S. Supreme Court as they review the legality of the redrawing of Virginia's 3rd District, and we consider the impact an eight Justice court might have on the outcome of former Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell's, pending case. Later in the show we'll talk with author and Aspergian, John Elder Robison, about his experiences with pioneering treatment for Autism.

Join us as we talk with world renown Aspgeian author of "Look Me In The Eye", "Raising Cubby" and "Switched On". John will share his life as being diagnosed at the age of 40, his varied accomplishments, published works and answer questions from our chat room! You don't want to miss this!This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Kathryn interviews NYT Bestselling Author John Elder Robison on his latest book “Raising Cubby: A Father & Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, & High Explosives”. In his popular NYT bestseller Look Me in the Eye John Elder Robison shared what it was like to grow up knowing he was different but not knowing why. Robinson is back again to shed light on what it was like to raise his son Cubby (a.k.a Jack), equally as eccentric as his father. Kathryn also interviews certified sex therapist Laurie J. Watson, author of “Wanting Sex Again: How to Rediscover Your Desire and Heal a Sexless Marriage”. Forty million American women are frustrated by their lack of sexual passion. Watson uses 'Six Erotic Tasks' and addresses the sexual problems that can develop with life changes - from marriage to motherhood to menopause. She writes the Married and Still Doing It blog online for and is the Clinical Director of the Awakenings Center for Intimacy and Sexuality.

Kathryn interviews NYT Bestselling Author John Elder Robison on his latest book “Raising Cubby: A Father & Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, & High Explosives”. In his popular NYT bestseller Look Me in the Eye John Elder Robison shared what it was like to grow up knowing he was different but not knowing why. Robinson is back again to shed light on what it was like to raise his son Cubby (a.k.a Jack), equally as eccentric as his father. Kathryn also interviews certified sex therapist Laurie J. Watson, author of “Wanting Sex Again: How to Rediscover Your Desire and Heal a Sexless Marriage”. Forty million American women are frustrated by their lack of sexual passion. Watson uses 'Six Erotic Tasks' and addresses the sexual problems that can develop with life changes - from marriage to motherhood to menopause. She writes the Married and Still Doing It blog online for and is the Clinical Director of the Awakenings Center for Intimacy and Sexuality.

Maria Iliou is host for innersight. Maria Iliou is Director Autism Advocacy. topics:Psychology Today...read artical  Experts:   John Elder Robison...how will the DSM V Changes in Autism Affect People?  Colin sing and Gordon Brennan talk about autism and chior that his son is in and melt down he had with suddenly changes. Talk about...Autism and Dickens Characters also Gf , DF, CF, Corn Free, Vegetable broth, broth free, etc. Photo's of Dickens Characters 2012...photographer Maria Iliou and one photo of Maria and Athena is in first picture is taking with Maria Iliou camera. How wonderful and I am proud of Athena's progress, also Athena and Maria is Dickens Character, we Enjoyed   INNERSIGHT Means FREEDOM Advocates for the Disabled

The colorful biography of Asperger's sufferer John Elder Robison high school dropout, KISS roadie, professional engineer, auto mechanic, and entrepeneur. (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

New York Times best-selling author and aspergian extrodinaire, John Elder Robison, will be on the show today! Mr. Robison captured our attention with "Look Me In The Eye" and now has a new book coming out. We'll discuss his latest work and also his contributions to the autism community through his speaking engagements and board assignments. Please call in with any questions or comments at 646-716-9664

New York Times best-selling author and aspergian extrodinaire, John Elder Robison, will be on the show today! Mr. Robison captured our attention with "Look Me In The Eye" and now has a new book coming out. We'll discuss his latest work and also his contributions to the autism community through his speaking engagements and board assignments. Please call in with any questions or comments at 646-716-9664

Bestselling author John Elder Robison talks about his reflective memoir LOOK ME IN THE EYE and how the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome affected his life.