Gregory Brian Wood

In 2005 I was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, consistent with Asperger’s Syndrome, Non Verbal Disorder. After this diagnosis I felt I finally had an answer to many years of disappointments and frustration. My family was finally relieved that we finally had an answer. Follow my journey. [read more]

Autism and Disclosure: Tips for Sharing Your Diagnosis

Posted on October 9, 2020October 7, 2020 by Gregory Wood

I have struggled with disclosure in dating. Some people will not date a person on the spectrum. Others like my ex wife took advantage of me due to disclosure. – Greg

A podcast by Dr. Stephen Shore. click here to view.

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Gregory Wood

Interesting segment on 60 Minutes about this Center – Greg

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, engineering technologies and transforming the workplace – inspired by neurodiversity, at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering brings engineers, business scholars, and disabilities researchers together with experts in neuroscience and education to understand, maximize, and promote neurodiverse talent. From a strengths-based – as opposed to deficit-based – understanding of autism and neurodiversity, the Center sees opportunities for innovation in technology and in workplace practices.
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