Jerry Newport
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Jerry Newport 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.
Asperger syndrome
Asperger's syndrome that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development...
whose life was the basis for the 2005 feature-length movie Mozart and the Whale
Mozart and the Whale
Mozart and the Whale is a 2005 romantic comedy-drama film starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell, and directed by Petter Næss.-Plot:...
. He is known for his frank advice and humor when giving presentations. A graduate of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
with a B.A. in mathematics, he is also a savant
Savant
Savant may refer to:* An expert or wise person* Savant syndrome* Marilyn vos Savant* Savant publications* Doug SavantIn popular culture:* Characters in the Noble Warriors Trilogy...
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
Mental Calculation World Cup
-Mental Calculation World Cup 2004:The first Mental Calculation World Cup was held in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany on 30 October 2004. There were 17 participants from 10 countries.The World Cup involved the following contests :...
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.