Alex Plank

Who is Alex Plank?

Alex Plank is an autism advocate, filmmaker, actor, and the creator of Wrong Planet. After being diagnosed at the age of 9 with Asperger's Syndrome, Plank started Wrong Planet 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 disability rights.

Alex Plank serves as the consultant for the TV series The Bridge and works with Diane Kruger on developing her character. He made his on-screen debut in the finale of season one, in which he played the role of the intern at the El Paso Times.

Alex Plank's story 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.

In 2010, Plank started an Internet television program called Autism Talk TV. The venture is sponsored by Autism Speaks.