Autism Light #4 is Jerry Newport.
Jerry Newport lives in Arizona. Jerry Newport is married to Mary Meinel. Jerry Newport received his B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. Jerry Newport is an Autism Light for his work as an author, speaker, and advocate for autism. He has the form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome.
Jerry Newport is the author of three books including, Mozart and the Whale, which is the story of how he met his wife Mary and also the subject of the 2005 movie, "Mozart and the Whale". His other books are Your Life is Not a Label and Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality.
Jerry Newport lives in Arizona. Jerry Newport is married to Mary Meinel. Jerry Newport received his B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. Jerry Newport is an Autism Light for his work as an author, speaker, and advocate for autism. He has the form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome.
Jerry Newport is the author of three books including, Mozart and the Whale, which is the story of how he met his wife Mary and also the subject of the 2005 movie, "Mozart and the Whale". His other books are Your Life is Not a Label and Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality.
One of the humorous statements Jerry Newport has said is, "I know of nobody who is purely autistic, or purely neurotypical. Even God has some autistic moments, which is why the planets spin."
When interviewed by Rebecca Leung in 2009 he said,
For more information on Jerry Newport, read these online articles.
Jerry Newport is an Autism Light for his writing and speaking that brings awareness on autism, especially Aspergers. For more information on Jerry Newport's work visit his website at www.jerrynewport.com.
Autism Light honors diverse heroes to the world of autism.
Photo: Photo in this post used with permission of the Webmaster at jerrynewport.com.
When interviewed by Rebecca Leung in 2009 he said,
Rather than being obsessed with trying to be in step with the world, I've come to accept the fact that in certain ways I never will be. And I just don't hate myself for it. I think that once I started learning how to love myself as I truly am, it made it easier for other people to love me the same way.Jerry Newport is featured in a video about Autism and the Decision to Drive. Here is a promo to that video that is produced by Debbaudt Legacy Productions.
For more information on Jerry Newport, read these online articles.
Jerry Newport is an Autism Light for his writing and speaking that brings awareness on autism, especially Aspergers. For more information on Jerry Newport's work visit his website at www.jerrynewport.com.
Autism Light honors diverse heroes to the world of autism.
Photo: Photo in this post used with permission of the Webmaster at jerrynewport.com.
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