My ‘Inspiring people with Autism’ posts features people who have achieved amazing feats despite being on the Autism Spectrum. I am sharing these to show everyone that anything is possible; to remove the stigma surrounding Autism.
The second installment of these posts features British Paralympic gold-medalist Jessica-Jane Applegate. She’s a 15-year old girl who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome which is a mild form of Autism. Jessica won the women’s 200m Freestyle despite being behind for the most part of the final race. Watch:
Here’s her interview with Channel 4’s after she won:
More on Autism:
Vote for Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman
Communication difficulties in Autism
Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper: Asperger’s Syndrome’s Poster Boy?
Still unsure if Sheldon has Asperger’s?
The Autistic Me: A BBC Documentary
Autism in the classroom:
Guide to parents of students with ASD on coping with the first day back to school
Common signs of Autism in the classroom
First day back to school: Top tips for parents of children with Autism
Practical tips to make your classroom Autism-Friendly
Inspiring People with Autism:
Satoshi Tajiri (Pokemon creator)
More on Savants:
The Psychology of Savants: Memory Masters
The Einstein Effect: Is there a link between having Autism and being a genius?
The image used in this post was taken from this website.
Understanding and Embracing Diversity 
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