tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post8719235780010056494..comments2024-03-28T09:19:51.567-04:00Comments on Look Me In The Eye: John Elder Robison on Ingenious MindsJohn Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-45628998950033077482011-04-10T13:17:38.274-04:002011-04-10T13:17:38.274-04:00Writing again since the first attempt didn't s...Writing again since the first attempt didn't show information about my email identity or follow-up option.<br /><br />I really enjoyed your segment.<br />However, I cringed when the moderator said your work with the brain research would make you "a better man". <br /><br />Since autism is out of people's control, I wish that well-meaning people would keep all judgement language out of the conversation regarding autism. We still have a loooooooooooooooooooong way to go in educating the general public and empowering people with autism.<br /><br />Not all people will have access to this new high-tech stuff so people should be sensitive.<br /><br />Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213946988634982660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-55155644297692384872011-04-10T13:12:37.833-04:002011-04-10T13:12:37.833-04:00I really enjoyed your segment. However, I didn...I really enjoyed your segment. However, I didn't like when the voiceover person said that your work with that brain therapy would make you "a better man". Maybe a better communicator, social interactor but not a better man. ASD has nothing to do with morals, it's out of your control. Not everyone will have access to this new technology so I wish well-meaning people would keep the judgements out of discussions/shows/books on autism.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213946988634982660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-7397183542303619192011-03-23T12:22:21.631-04:002011-03-23T12:22:21.631-04:00I've been thinking about you lately, wondering...I've been thinking about you lately, wondering about your new book and then I saw a link to this show through the AANE listserv. just watched it; it was fantastic!!<br /><br />Now I'm going to order Be Different. So exciting, John! Many congratulations!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-82031089175474082182011-03-21T08:50:26.614-04:002011-03-21T08:50:26.614-04:00John,
I have actually had similar experiences to ...John,<br /><br />I have actually had similar experiences to what you describe on the documentary ingenious minds. Basically while doing both a form of neurodevelopmental therapy (physical exercises to correct developmental glithces in the brain) and "The Listening Program"-which is dumbed down Tomatis basically-I ended up experiences a lot of the same things that you described as a result of the TMS.<br /><br />However, I'm not "spectrum" but have struggled with severe coordination issues and a learning disability called CAPD (central auditory processing disorder): a mercurial sort of auditory/vestibular dyslexia that is OFTEN mislabeled or misdiagnosed as Asperger's and/or severe non-hyperactive forms of ADD for a reason.<br /><br />In the summer of 2007 at the age of 32, I had an experience where within a few weeks, I developed the ability to read people's facial expressions, tones, body language, and intentions almost overnight.<br /><br />Fantastic yes?<br /><br />ascanlon75@hotmail.comAmy Scanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939046075200617775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-29204271050588784662011-03-21T08:42:01.233-04:002011-03-21T08:42:01.233-04:00John,
I actually have had similar experiences of ...John,<br /><br />I actually have had similar experiences of going from complete inability to read faces to the ability to do so relatively easily in a very short period of time.<br /><br />I'm not "spectrum" but have a history of CAPD (central auditory processing disorder), which is often misdiagnosed as sever non-hyperactive ADD and/or mild Asperger's syndrome for a reason!!!<br /><br />In 2007, I actually developed the ability to read people's facial expressions, body language and tones of voice out of the blue and over a period of a few weeks. At the time I was 32 and doing both a form of neurodevelopmental therapy (physical exercises to correct developmental abnormalities in the brain), as well as "The Listening Program" which is sort of a packaged and simplified Tomatis.Amy Scanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939046075200617775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-50596057753899080022011-03-21T01:21:58.730-04:002011-03-21T01:21:58.730-04:00Hi John,
BlogFront.org is committed to uphold th...Hi John, <br /><br />BlogFront.org is committed to uphold the quality standards of blogging. We strive to maintain and promote only the most credible blogs in their respective fields. <br /><br />Spam blogs or "splogs" has been a problem for some time now and people are getting confused about which blog to trust. <br /><br />We would like to thank you for maintaining such a reputable blog. We know that it takes time, effort and commitment to keep such a blog and as such, we have added your blog as one of the top Autism Blogs.<br /><br />You can see your blog listed here: http://blogfront.org/autism/4<br /><br />You can also claim your BlogFront Top Blogs badge at http://blogfront.org/badges/autism<br /><br />Thank you for keeping your blog credible. Let's keep the blog revolution alive!<br /><br />Maria Blanchard<br />BlogFront.org<br />Blog RevolucionBlogFronthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724214016305595014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-55678203011207543912011-03-06T12:08:11.208-05:002011-03-06T12:08:11.208-05:00I bought your book "look me in the eye" ...I bought your book "look me in the eye" because my stepson, Brandon, is Aspergian. I also caught your show on the Science channel's Ingenious Minds. That led me to your website and I just preordered "be different". I want to thank you for sharing your life with the public because we all need to understand each other better. I'm looking forward to the positive impact your next book has on Brandon's outlook on life and how he interacts with people and how we interact with him. I also posted your website to my facebook page.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125228929460757406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-65422659415797251892011-03-04T00:10:17.148-05:002011-03-04T00:10:17.148-05:00Enlightening show, John. A short but fascinating s...Enlightening show, John. A short but fascinating snapshot of your accomplishments! Karen and I are very impressed. I've shared this story on our private Robinson/Robison group on Facebook by posting Bob Jeffway's links. I've never met Bob but I have lunch with his father just about every Tuesday. Robinson/Robison Family Reunion in Alabama coming up in September!Old Bones Searchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402086098014757220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-23277243929401442522011-03-03T23:28:14.176-05:002011-03-03T23:28:14.176-05:00Thanks so much for this. I had been wanting to see...Thanks so much for this. I had been wanting to see Ingenious Minds, but have been unable to watch the series in real time.Elisheva Hannah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061377724926154037noreply@blogger.com