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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Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996 Numerous articles The Love Book-Unpublished No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Lisa | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. I guess ..... |
| Kim | 10/08/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Anne | 08/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Paul, Your insights and comments were profoundly ..... |
| Donna | 08/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Richard | 07/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your feedback. I have ..... |
Recent Answers from Paul Johnson
2009-11-14 Bullying and Stealing:
Hey Cara, Thank you for you interesting and challenging question. It does appear that your son is on the spectrum but I am not sure why he did not qualify for HFA. This would help the school to understand
2009-10-29 PDD-nos & personal hygiene:
Hey Karen. This is a common question among many parents of ASD children. I do not know of any definitive techniques. Your son does not experience the results of poor hygiene habits the way others around
2009-10-11 adult son question:
Hey Lisa, Thank you for your interesting and challenging question. Your question touches upon an important aspects of people with emotional issues like any of the Autism Spectrum Disorders; That
2009-10-08 Possible autism?:
Hey Kim, Thank you for your important and interesting question. The simple answer is; that there is no doubt that those behaviors described by you and attributed to your 10 year old are symptoms of
2009-09-23 Autism:
Hey Sheila, Thank you for your interesting question. I have not come across a specific time table or schedule for speech therapy. I think anytime you start would be good. 3 years old should be sufficient
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