Dean Alexander writes: “Brown certainly helped set the stage for my engagement in two passions: work in the field of developmental disabilities and creative writing. I thank my ‘campus cousin’ Dr. Paul Alexander for putting out the welcome mat in a 1965 weekend visit to the campus. Recently I’ve wrapped up a series of journal and parent magazine articles on pica and autism/pica (“Pica and Autism/ Pica in Developmental Disability—Ports of Entry,” American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Review, 2024). Pica, the ingestion of inedible substances, is sometimes innocuous, sometimes lethal, and frequently associated with GI symptoms, diseases, and shortened life expectancy. I’m also getting ready to launch an audiobook (The Good Circle) based on a Special Olympics athlete whose running gifts propel him to compete in world Olympics. Previous works include three musicals performed in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.” Contact Dean at [email protected].
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