John Elder Robison Email & Phone Number

John Elder Robison is an autistic adult who works to increase public understanding of neurodiversity. He helps schools, businesses and government accommodate and encourage individuals with differences. He's a strong advocate for autism science and research. John believes people who are different deserve an equal shot at success in work and social life, and he's dedicated to helping make this happen. John is active on numerous ASD-related boards and committees in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.John is Neurodiversity Scholar in Residence at the College of William & Mary, advisor to the Center for Neurodiversity at Landmark College, and the co-founder of TCS Auto Program - a high school program for teens with challenges. He served 8 years on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, Dept of Health and Human Services. He also served on the steering committee for the ICF Autism Core Set project, on the board of INSAR, the Institute for Autism Research, panels and committees for the National Institutes of Health, and boards for the Centers for Disease Control. John's books are collectively the most widely read accounts of life with autism/Asperger’s in the world. Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, and Raising Cubby have been translated into more than 15 languages, and sold in 70+ countries. His fourth book - SWITCHED ON - is in development as a film from Focus Features.John has had a lifelong interest in cars. He is the founder of JE Robison Service of Springfield, Massachusetts, a business that restores Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes, and BMW automobiles. Robison Service is an authorized Bosch Car Service center. The company's restorations have won numerous awards at shows across North America. He is a technical advisor to several car clubs, the technical editor for the Rolls-Royce Club of America and a judge for many concours events.Earlier John worked as an engineer in music and electronics. He was the American engineer for Britannia Row Audio, the sound company formed by the musical group Pink Floyd. He is the creator of the signature illuminated, fire breathing, and rocket launching special effects guitars played by KISS. John lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and family.

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Blogging, Leadership, Publishing, and 46 others.

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  University Of Massachusetts Amherst