Summary: Autism! Aspergers! Anything on the spectrum can be tough to handle as a parent but do most people really know much about Aspergers? Justin Eugene Evans (http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/107396-A-Lonely-Place-For-Dying-NR) does. He is an award winning film director who just recently found out his 6 year old son has Aspergers. Only 6 months later, Evans discovered his son wasn't alone. The Oregon native is returning home to showcase his latest film, a low budget, high tech, award winning piece called, A Lonely Place for Dying (http://www.alonelyplacefordying.com/). This thriller (http://www.fastcompany.com/1767633/vodo-netflix-meets-kickstarter-indie-film-fans), starring James Cromwell, was made for under 200K. Much like someone with Aspergers, you couldn't tell from just looking at it. Evans' story is a difficult one to tell because of what everyone else understands about someone with Aspergers. He overcame bullying and beatings at the hands of his many tormentors as a child, mainly because he knew he was different. He was better, much like a few others we now know have have Aspergers (http://www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk/people.htm): Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Jane Austen, etc... As is pointed out in our interview, without Aspergers, this world may be in much different, less advance place. Evans had never admitted out loud in public that he had Aspergers, as it has carried the weight of much personal torment. We are proud and honored that he felt he could do it on our show. If you have a child with Aspergers, or know of someone who does, please find the time to listen to the entire episode. If you have no connection with Aspergers, you will be thankful you found the time to hear Evans' entire story. How often do you get to hear from a man who has overcome so many odds and found a way to make his life and his child's life richer because of something they share: Aspergers.
