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A surprising new historical analysis suggests that a pioneering doctor was examining people with autism before the Civil War. John Donvan and Caren Zucker. January 2016. In 1938, Hans Asperger, a ...
Donald Gray Triplett (September 8, 1933 – June 15, 2023) was an American banker known for being the first person diagnosed with autism. [1] He was first diagnosed by Leo Kanner in 1943, and was labeled as "Case 1". [2] [3] Triplett was noted for his savant abilities, particularly the ability to name musical notes played on a piano and the ...
- June 15, 2023 (aged 89), Forest, Mississippi, U.S.
- Donald Gray Triplett, September 8, 1933, Forest, Mississippi, U.S.
- Banker
- First person to be diagnosed as autistic
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May 3, 2024 · Donald Triplett (born September 8, 1933, Forest, Mississippi, U.S.—died June 15, 2023, Forest, Mississippi) American male who was the first person diagnosed with autism. Triplett was the eldest son of an affluent family; his mother’s family had founded the local bank in Forest, Mississippi, and his father was an attorney.
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Jun 24, 2023 · Donald Triplett, first person diagnosed with autism, 1933-2023 ‘Case 1’ in the study of the condition, he advanced understanding of it, while living a full and quiet life
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Jan 21, 2016 · 21 January 2016. Triplett family archives. Donald Grey Triplett was the first person to be diagnosed with autism. The fulfilling life he has led offers an important lesson for today, John Donvan ...
Dec 11, 2023 · Autism is a complex developmental disorder that affects how people communicate and interact with others. But how did it come to be recognized and understood? This article traces the history and timeline of autism from the early 20th century to the present day, highlighting the key discoveries and milestones that shaped the field. Learn how autism was first defined, diagnosed, and treated, and ...
The first International Conference on Autism was held in Toronto, Canada, in July 1993. It was organised by the Autism Society of America and Autism Society Canada. 2300 delegates from 47 countries attended. In 1999, the Autism Society of America adopted the puzzle ribbon as a sign of autism awareness.
