Autism/Asperger's and I.B.

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Expert: - 8/14/2009


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Hi, I'm BJ, and I would like to know for certain if there ever has been an International Baccalaureate graduate that had Asperger's Syndrome. To my knowledge the answer is no, but I would like to know for certain. Could you help me out?

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HEY BJ,

It is almost impossible to know if the graduates of the IB program were on the spectrum. Given the amount of Aspies in advance placement in the academic arena, we can fairly safely assume that the answer is yes but if you need to know for sure the library reference search for these variables.

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All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.

Experience

Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS. Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology. Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.

Organizations
Toastmasters Autism Society of Minnesota Loft center for writers

Publications
Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996 Numerous articles The Love Book-Unpublished No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished

Education/Credentials
High school diploma-Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn New York Undergraduate City College of New York B.A. PSYCHOLOGY Graduate school University of Minnesota M.A. Counseling Psychology

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Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980 Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000 Community service award 2006.

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