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| name = Alex Plank | image = File:Headshot of Alex Plank.jpg | alt = Photograph of Alex Plank | caption = Alex Plank | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|06|27}} | birth_place = Charlottesville, Virginia | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = American | other_names = | occupation = autism advocate, film consultation, filmmaker, actor | years_active = | known_for = creating Wrong Planet, consulting and acting on FX's The Bridge, acting on The Good Doctor }}Alexander "Alex" Plank (born June 27, 1986) is an autism advocate, filmmaker, actor, and the creator of Wrong Planet. He is known for founding the online community Wrong Planet, working on FX's television series The Bridge, and acting on The Good Doctor. At the age of 9, Plank was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.[1] Plank started Wrong Planet at the age of 17 in order to find others like him on the Internet. After the popularity of Wrong Planet grew, Plank has been frequently mentioned in the mainstream media in articles relating to autism, Asperger's, and autism rights.[2][3][4] Early life and founding of Wrong PlanetAs a child, Plank was bullied, excluded, and ridiculed by his peers, according to the book NeuroTribes. He only found out about his diagnosis of Asperger's after looking through papers in his parents' drawers when he was nine years old. During his teen years, he searched the internet to find others like him but was frustrated by the lack of sites for individuals with autism. He was a Linux developer while still in high school and was familiar with the tools needed to create an online community. So, after meeting Dan Grover, he created Wrong Planet at the age of 17.[5] Plank was a contributor to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia during its early years. He contributed over 10,000 articles.[6] Alex Plank's story regarding the founding of Wrong Planet is covered in the special education curriculum of many universities in the United States. A page is dedicated to Alex Plank and his story in a textbook used by various universities such as the University of Virginia and George Mason University for introduction to special education courses.[1][7][8][9] Entertainment careerThe Good DoctorIn 2019, Plank guest starred in season 2 of The Good Doctor as Javier Maldonado, the roommate of Lana Moore, a patient who needs to undergo brain surgery. While Javi initially denies being Lana's boyfriend, it is later revealed that they have a sexual relationship that is more than platonic. Plank's character's help is needed in the operating room to save Lana but Javi is sensitive to light (Plank wears progressively tinted glasses due to Javi's sensory processing disorder, a common condition comorbid to autism) and he refuses to help with the surgery. While Dr. Shaun Murphy, the show's autistic surgeon, tries to get Javi to overcome his fear by appealing to Javi's affinity for his ritual of playing insect trivia with Lana, Dr. Morgan Reznick appeals to Javi's emotions, insisting that Javi does indeed love Lana. But Javi replies that he does not love her. However, he later unexpectedly shows up during the surgery and saves Lana by overcoming his fear and going into the brightly lit operating room. After surgery, he confesses his love for her. [10] The BridgeAlex Plank served as a consultant for the 2013 TV series The Bridge and worked with Diane Kruger on developing her character.[11] He made his on-screen acting debut in the finale of season one, playing the role of the intern at the El Paso Times.[12] Diane Kruger stated that Plank was on set every day, would go to the writers room, and was "instrumental" to both her performance and to the writers, as he would also work with the writers in the writers room.[13][14] Kruger also stated that, while working on the show, she spent more time with Plank than with her partner and friends.[15] Plank introduced a variety of autistic tendencies into Kruger's character of Sonya Cross, including stimming, awkwardness around eye contact, and a flat affect.[17] The way in which Plank got hired to work The Bridge was somewhat unconventional. He was reportedly called out of the blue by an executive at FX who had heard of Plank. The executive proceeded to ask him questions about his experiences and his knowledge of autism. After this, Plank was contacted by the showrunner, Elwood Reid, who invited him to the writers room to talk with the team of writers. It wasn't until after he met with Diane Kruger that Plank was offered a full-time position on the show.[16] Filmography
Other autism advocacyPlank gave the keynote speech at the Autism Society of America's national conference in 2010.[17][18][19] He also gave the keynote at the ASCEND conference in San Francisco.[20] According to People Magazine, Plank spoke at a conference in San Diego during which he was also involved in the first "all-autism" wedding where he served as DJ and best man.[21] In 2010, Plank started an Internet television program called Autism Talk TV. The venture is sponsored by Autism Speaks.[22] Rosie O'Donnell and John Elder Robison talked about the show on Rosie Radio.[23] A front page article from The New York Times, entitled "Navigating Love and Autism", written by Amy Harmon, was published in December 2011 about the romantic relationship between his two autistic co-hosts Jack Robison and Kirsten Lindsmith. Alex Plank, Wrong Planet, and Autism Talk TV were discussed.[24] Plank travelled to France in February 2012 to direct a documentary exposé, entitled Shameful, concerning the way in which autism is viewed and treated in France. When the film was in post-production it was covered by publications in both France and the United States, including L'Express and Vivre FM, a radio station in Paris; a trailer was released in July 2012.[25] Along with French activist David Heurtevent, Plank founded Autism Rights Watch, an NGO for which he serves as president.[26] ControversiesIn 2006, Alex Plank was sued by the victims of a 19-year-old member of the site, William Freund,[27] who shot two people and himself in Aliso Viejo, California.[28] Plank appeared on Good Morning America and Fox News discussing the incident. External links
References1. ^1 {{cite book | last = Hallahan | first = Dan | title = Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education (10th Edition) | publisher = Allyn & Bacon | year = 2006 | isbn = 0-205-44421-0 | page = 452 }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Plank, Alex}}2. ^{{cite news | url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub/2008/04/autistics-dont.html | work=Chicago Tribune | title=Some Autistics Don't want to be Cured | first=Julie | last=Deardorff | date=2008-05-11 }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/47225/|title=The Autism Rights Movement|website=NYMag.com|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 4. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2008/09/18/lynn_harris/ | work=Salon | title=The "Retarded" Renaissance | first=Lynn | last=Harris | date=2008-09-18}} 5. ^{{cite book |first=Steve |last=Silberman |year=2015 |title=NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity | publisher=Avery | isbn=978-1583334676 | page=454 }} 6. ^https://www.pcworld.com/article/254796/profiles_in_geekdom_alex_plank_of_wrong_planet.html 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://teach.virginia.edu/index.php?option=com_currypeople&userid=dph&task=detail|title=The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://cehd.gmu.edu/assets/syllabus/EDSE401-501-C01-04D-McDuffie.pdf|title=George Mason University|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://oregonstate.edu/education/programs/syllabi/COUN548.doc|title=College of Education|website=College of Education|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 10. ^{{cite news | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/01/the-good-doctor-sex-love-romance-xin-melissa-reiner-1202039446/ | work=IndieWire | title=‘The Good Doctor’ Upends Misconceptions About Sex and Relationships on the Spectrum | first=Hanh | last=Nguyen | date=2019-01-28 }}| 11. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bridge-eps-stars-talk-aspergers-598863 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | first=Marisa | last=Guthrie | title='The Bridge' EPs and Stars Talk Asperger's, Tweaks in Season 2 | date=August 2, 2013}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2920010/fullcredits|title="The Bridge" The Crazy Place (TV Episode 2013)|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018|via=www.imdb.com}} 13. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bridge-eps-stars-talk-aspergers-598863 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title='The Bridge' EPs and Stars Talk Asperger's, Tweaks in Season 2 | first=Marisa | last=Guthrie | date=2013-08-02 }}| 14. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/07/the-bridge-producers-and-diane-kruger-on-sonyas-aspergers | work=IGN | title=The Bridge Producers and Diane Kruger on Sonya's Asperger's | first= Eric | last=Goldman | date=2013-08-06 }}| 15. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/blogs/the-tribal-mind/from-rain-man-to-the-bridge--the-art-of-aspergacting-20130724-2qi45.html | work=Sydney Morning Herald | title=From Rain Man to The Bridge -- the art of Aspergacting | first= David | last=Dale | date=2013-07-27 }}| 16. ^1 {{cite episode |title=Creating Authentic Autistic TV Characters |series=The Business |date=28 October 2013 |url=http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/the-business/creating-authentic-autistic-tv-characters |network=KCRW |last=Masters |first=Kim (host)}} 17. ^{{cite web|title=Making Connections Online|format=Keynote speech|url=http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16342&news_iv_ctrl=1882|date=|access-date=2010-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727174921/http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16342&news_iv_ctrl=1882|archive-date=2010-07-27|dead-url=yes|df=}} 18. ^{{cite web|url=http://asa.confex.com/asa/2010/webprogram/Session5186.html|title=Webprogram Unavailable|website=asa.confex.com|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 19. ^{{cite web|url=http://lbnuke.com/2010/07/22/autism-society-conference-keynote-with-alex-plank/|title=Autism Society Conference Keynote with Alex Plank - LoriB.me|date=22 July 2010|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 20. ^{{cite web|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/lshumaker/2014/10/02/autism-employment-and-more-at-aascend-conference-oct-18/|title=Autism, employment and more at AASCEND Conference Oct. 18|date=3 October 2014|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/article/all-autism-wedding-san-diego|title=Meet the First Couple to Have an All-Autism Wedding: 'Autistic Children Can Grow Up and Have a Happy Life,' Says the Bride|publisher=|accessdate=29 January 2018}} 22. ^{{cite web|title=Introducing Autism Talk TV|date=March 15, 2008|publisher=Autism Speaks|author=Marc Sirkin|url=http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/08/13/autismtalktv//}} 23. ^Rosie Radio, September 9, 2010 24. ^Harmon, Amy. [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/navigating-love-and-autism.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Navigating Love and Autism] "The New York Times", December 26, 2011 25. ^Didier, Arthur "Shameful", la honte, le documentaire choc réalisé Alex Plank et Noah Trevino sur l'autisme en France July 16, 2012 26. ^Pignard, Magali Autisme : une ONG intervient sur le sol français pour dénoncer la responsabilité de l’État. September 27, 2012 27. ^Hann, Michael. [https://www.theguardian.com/usguns/Story/0,,1642081,00.html A loaded discussion.] The Guardian, November 14, 2005. Retrieved on 2008-03-07. 28. ^Tran, Mia Relatives sue over shotgun slayings "Los Angeles Times", November 18, 2006 13 : 1986 births|American health activists|Autism activists|Autism rights movement|Disability rights activists from the United States|Disability rights activists|George Mason University alumni|Living people|People from Charlottesville, Virginia|People with Asperger syndrome|American male television actors|21st-century American male actors|Actors with disabilities |
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