Timothy Rohrer, a Monmouth County resident, author and a public speaker, visited Brookdale April 2 to discuss autism and disability inclusion.

As an autistic adult, Rohrer often speaks about how his school years were less than pleasant as classmates did not know how to interact with him. Now, he’s an advocate for others with autism and other disabilities.

His book, “Timmy’s Story: A Story About Autism And Friendship,” has 4.9 stars on Amazon.

AllInForEveryone.org, an organization aimed at providing resources to those with autism, described Rohrer’s book as “a heartwarming narrative for all people to enjoy: teachers, parents, grandparents, children and more! Tim is not only the main character of this story, but he is also the author and illustrator of this wonderful book that teaches about autism, friendship and inclusion. Tim has a unique way of teaching children from his experiences growing up that promotes understanding and acceptance.”

The nonprofit, which Rohrer works with, is dedicated to connecting people to services such as hotlines, anecdotes, unions and even text lines and other accommodations.