Lohmann: VCU grad overcomes Asperger's to chase dream | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Lohmann: VCU grad overcomes Asperger's to chase dream | Richmond Times-Dispatch: Zack Budryk writes with grace and holds fast to dreams, so after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday he will pursue what he's always wanted: a career in journalism.

His journey, though, hasn't been nearly as uncomplicated as that sounds.

Why Business Needs People With Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder And Dyslexia - Business Insider

Why Business Needs People With Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder And Dyslexia - Business Insider: In 1956 William Whyte argued in his bestseller, "The Organisation Man", that companies were so in love with "well-rounded" executives that they fought a "fight against genius".

Today many suffer from the opposite prejudice. Software firms gobble up anti-social geeks. Hedge funds hoover up equally oddball quants.

Hollywood bends over backwards to accommodate the whims of creatives. And policymakers look to rule-breaking entrepreneurs to create jobs.

5 Tips for Loving Someone with Asperger’s Syndrome | World of Psychology

5 Tips for Loving Someone with Asperger’s Syndrome | World of Psychology: All romantic relationships have challenges and require some work. Being in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s syndrome (AS) can create an additional challenge,

To Land a Publisher, an Author Prints Sample Copies for Stores - WSJ.com

To Land a Publisher, an Author Prints Sample Copies for Stores - WSJ.com: Sometimes an independent bookseller's word can help push an author's manuscript toward publication.

Author Michael Ennis submitted a draft of his novel, "The Malice of Fortune," to New York publishing houses but was rejected. He revised, edited and submitted once more but was rejected again.

Then he got a tip from his agent: Try booksellers first.