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Autism/Expert Profile
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 in the area
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Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996 Numerous articles The Love Book-Unpublished No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished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.
Past/Present Clients
Many
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Sara | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! Very helpful! |
| Jayashree | 12/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much Paul . I never ..... |
| Susan | 11/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kevin | 09/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Erica | 08/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help and advice ..... |
Recent Answers from Paul Johnson
2012-01-23 Adult asperger lifr coach, etc:
Hey Dee Dee, Thank you for your personal and interesting question. You did not say when your son was diagnosed. I am left to assume he was an adult when he was diagnosed. He falls in to a broad group
2011-11-19 possible autism in 17 yr old undiagnosed:
Hey Susan, Thank you for your question. It would not be a good way to use my talents nor would it be responsible of me to make diagnosis via the Internet. Do I think your 17 year old son have characteristics
2011-10-03 Son and dating/sexuality issues:
Hey Marie, Thank you for the question. I have read and re read your question. As far as I understand, your question does not appear to pertain to Autism at all. It is a dating and transgender
2011-09-18 Why does my son slap his face?:
Hey Kevin Thank you for your challenging and intelligent question. As you know one behavior does not make for a diagnosis of any type. Making an Autism diagnosis is challenging and doing such at
2011-08-30 16 yr old son and obsession with certain Internet sites:
Hey Maria, Thank you for your challenging question. This is a bizarre question even by Autism standards. The most significant sexual organ lies between our ears. As such we can imagine anything
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