Rollins Talking Show Autism/Asperger's Story

[Hello Henry]

I was just reading the chat transcript on the WashingPost and was curious about this reference to Rollins talking about a boy with Asperger's Syndrome at one of his shows.

Irbil, Iraq (Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.): I saw your show in Olympia back in March. Your story about the young boy with Asperger's moved me. My son has Autism so it meant a lot to me. Did he ever email you? Do you still talk to him?

Henry Rollins: I sent him a bunch of music and books and we write often.

Can any one fill me in on what the story is about? I know a few people with AS and are very curious to know what Henry had to say!

[Jennifer]

I have two sons with AS and would love more info on this.

[Zander]

My son has non-verbal learning disability (like Aspergers without being in the Autism spetrum), I too would love to hear more about this!

[Benjamin Anderson]

He speaks about this encounter in the Provoked from Melbourne DVD (2008).
It's about meeting a fan after a show, in a similar vein to "Spina Bifida Boy" from Talk is Cheap IV.
It's woven into an excellent larger story about the dangers of cynicism and judging the many by the actions of the few.

[Hello Henry]

Thanks for the info Benjamin!
I haven't got round to getting provoked yet! cheers

Benjamin Anderson said:

He speaks about this encounter in the Provoked from Melbourne DVD (2008).
It's about meeting a fan after a show, in a similar vein to "Spina Bifida Boy" from Talk is Cheap IV.
It's woven into an excellent larger story about the dangers of cynicism and judging the many by the actions of the few.