An 11-year old child has perfect pitch, an amazing memory, and high-functioning autism, while a 50-year old has a luxury car restoration business, a published book, and Asperger syndrome. Sam Debold received an early diagnosis and early intervention including speech therapy, music therapy, and a dairy-free diet. He started kindergarten on time and plays ice hockey on a team and loves the piano. John Elder Robison says that for "many years he felt there was something wrong with him, something that may never be fixed." A therapist friend showed him a book, which led him to his discovery that he had Asperger's. He has since written his own book on his journey with Asperger's: look me in the eye.
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