Jerry Newport

Autism rights movement
Philosophy
Neurodiversity · Neurotypical · Sociological and cultural aspects
Organizations
Autism National Committee · Autism Network International · Autistic Self Advocacy Network · National Autistic Society
Events
Autistic Pride Day · Autreat
Issues
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center · Karen McCarron
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Jerry Newport (born August 19, 1948) is an author with Asperger syndrome whose life was the basis for the 2005 feature-length movie Mozart and the Whale. He is known for his frank advice and humor when giving presentations. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A. in mathematics, he is also a savant with the ability to perform extremely difficult and intricate mathematical calculations entirely in his head.

In June of 2010, Jerry Newport competed in the Mental Calculation World Cup in Magdeburg, Germany. He won four of ten events, a second and a third and the World Cup Trophy for "Most Versatile Calculator." Jerry is married to Mary Meinel Newport, also a savant with Asperger Syndrome. They live in Arizona with a Cockatoo and five other parrots.

Bibliography

• Newport, Jerry; Mary Meinel-Newport, Johnny Dodd (2007). Mozart and the whale : an Asperger's love story. New York: Touchstone Books. ISBN 0-743-27282-x. http://books.google.com/books?id=H1SZF1QIxQIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=newport+jerry&ei=UUozR575FYKEpwKHj4zXDw&sig=OwYpVgqtghe6Ls90UGRW-ipraXA. 
• Newport, Jerry; Mary Meinel-Newport, Teresa Bolick (2002). Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond. Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons. ISBN 1-885477-88-0. http://books.google.com/books?id=PmS4vEAMZggC&printsec=frontcover&dq=jerry+newport&as_brr=3&ei=eE0zR8euH5n4pwLFiJXODw&sig=Yg2VyiOqM9ge0F_kRUjOtKft8Ks. 
• Newport, Jerry (2001?). Your life is not a label : a guide to living fully with autism and Asperger's syndrome for parents, professionals, and you!. Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons. ISBN 1-885477-77-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=JSdm4iiKMPwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=jerry+newport&as_brr=3&ei=IE0zR5eQNJTmpQKujrTSDw&sig=tt5bqQ_rd6s06UFEhMlbg7Ef2tg. 

External links

• Jerry Newport personal website
• O’Connor, Tom (June 9, 2005). "Duo raises money, awareness for MMI autism program" (Press release). University of Nebraska Medical Center. http://app1.unmc.edu/PublicAffairs/TodaySite/sitefiles/today_full.cfm?match=2211. Retrieved 2007-11-07. 
• Stahl, Lesley (September 29, 2004). "When Jerry Met Mary: Lesley Stahl Revisits A Couple Who Both Suffer From Autism". CBS. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/29/60II/main646311.shtml. Retrieved 2007-11-08. 

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Date of birth	August 19, 1948
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