A special congratulations to Tom Bregnard, a high school senior with Asperger's Syndrome, who is graduating 5th in his class and is going to the University of Rhode Island on an almost full academic scholarship.
All the details are in the article called "MHS Senior Overcomes Obstacles to Tops in Class."
About Me
- Uncommon Bostonian
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Current Location: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Writer, but I do have a day job. Education: Emerson College and Katharine Gibbs School Favorite Rock Group: The Beatles Favorite Actor: Clint Eastwood Favorite Disc Jockey: Three-way tie between Dude Walker, Joe Martelle and Charles Laquidara Lives with: A cat named Storm. STORM Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder: Spring 2002. Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea: Spring 2005.
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I'm an aspie who made it to URI, also. It took me 38 years to get there, though. It's good to see with a little support, Tom was able to make it on the usual timetable. Knock 'em dead, Tom!!!
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