AboutPaul Johnson Expertise 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The Love Book-Unpublished
No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished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
Awards and Honors Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980
Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000
Community service award 2006.
Question Hi I have a very close friend who has a son who serverly Autistic. He has been having serious Anger Issues in last few months. The other day he went through a glass door in anger, we think. He is ok thank heavens. He is a great boy but just started talking in the last year basic words and phases. He can't really tell people what is bothering him. He is in his own little world. Per say. Everyone loves him he is a great boy and happy it seems whenever I have seen him. Although sleeping is not something he does well and again his anger lately is getting more harmful for him. Like the door incident. My friends said his doctors just act like ok well.... no real help...This girl doesn't make really good money and doesn't get much help from the kids father. Is there any resources in NEW JERSEY I can recommend to her to get help. She makes to much for welfare and social security but she barely makes enough money for his doctor bills and related expenses so paying for high name specialist she can't afford. There hs to be something I can find out here to help her with understanding and proper care for this child. There has to be poeple who can really help her. She is a excellent mother and has been there for him and he is 12 now. Maybe better specialist for him with proper medicines for his desease could calm his outrages and save my dear friend from anymore headaches and heartbreak...I just want to try and help her find info on how we can give him a good life and also his mom they both deserve a break....p.s. we live in vineland nj
Answer Hey Christina,
Thank you for your important question. The question about local resources is a difficult one since I live in Minnesota. Most states has Autism societies. If there is one in New Jersey then contact them and see what their services are to parents. There is likely to be many services to parents. you might also go on-line and look up the Autism Society of Minnesota and then check to see what the reources are like in New Jersey.
Also just asking around to find out what clinicians have other parents used and enjoyed that offer Autism services, often people were able to find things right under their nose when they ask around.
