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Asperger's at work: 5 ways to be less annoying | Penelope Trunk's.

Penelope Trunk

I have written before that for me, the biggest problem at work stems from my own sensory integration dysfunction – something that typically tags along with an Asperger's diagnosis. In fact, the office environment can be challenging for anyone who doesn't have the classic Type A aggressive personality. You are so right.

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How to deal with doubt: Take a leap | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

In my high school it was almost looked-down-upon to be smart, so I dropped out of TAG and AP courses because I didn't want to stand out. I do, however, think that peer pressure and peer activity are big leading indicators of success later in life. Posted by Lisa Nielsen on October 23, 2009 at 10:04 pm | permalink | Reply Congratulations!

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