Monthly Archives: December 2009

Schizophrenics Are Least Likely to Commit Homicide

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

Despite public fears to the contrary, a new report published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin reveals that schizophrenics are the least likely of any group to commit homicide. According to the report, people have only a one in 14 million risk … Continue reading →

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Obama Names Neurodiversity Advocate to Key Governmental Post

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

A White House press release dated December 16, 2009, announced that a prominent neurodiversity advocate, Ari Ne'eman, has been named to a key governmental post.  Obama has named Ne'eman to the National Council on Disability, which is an independent federal agency … Continue reading →

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Kim Peek, The Original “Rain Man,” Dies at 58

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

Kim Peek, who was immortalized by Dustin Hoffman in the Oscar-winning movie "Rain Man" has died of a heart attack at age 58.  Peek, who was originally considered autistic, is now believed to have had FG Syndrome (also known as … Continue reading →

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Novelty Gene Found in Boys with ADHD

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

Researchers have discovered a link between the dopamine D4 receptor 7R allele gene (which has been linked to novelty seeking), and a group of adolescent boys with ADHD.  There is an element of semantics in this, because the D4 gene has also … Continue reading →

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Dyslexics Make Great Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Thomas Armstrong

What do Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, and John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems Inc., all have in common?  Answer:  they're all dyslexic.  They represent three famous examples of what is becoming increasingly more common in the business world: the presence of entrepreneurs who also … Continue reading →

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