Book -- Look Me in the Eye
by John Elder Robison. This is a funny, poignant account of Robison’s experiences growing up with Asperger’s syndrome. Interestly, he is the older brother of the wildly successful author of Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs, who does not have Asperger’s. It’s fascinating to read about both brothers’ completely different and varied experiences in and perception of the same family. Visit Robison’s blog or website.
TV Show -- CommunityA character on this college-based sitcom is strongly implied to have Asperger's Syndrome
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TV Show -- Big Bang TheoryAnother case of a character who exhibits many signs of Asperger's Syndrome, the lovably awkward Sheldon
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Movie -- Adam
Released in '09, this dramedy follows Adam, a man with Asperger's Syndrome, and the woman of his dreams. Adam is an adult man living alone in Manhattan who strikes up a friendship with his new upstairs neighbor. This leads to a relationship, and eventually a new job and apartment across the country.