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Donald Gray Triplett (September 8, 1933 – June 15, 2023) was an American banker known for being the first person diagnosed with autism. He was first diagnosed by Leo Kanner in 1943, and was labeled as "Case 1".
- 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
Nearly seventy-five years ago, Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi became the first child diagnosed with autism.
May 3, 2024 · Donald Gray Triplett. Born: September 8, 1933, Forest, Mississippi, U.S. Died: June 15, 2023, Forest, Mississippi (aged 89) Donald Triplett (born September 8, 1933, Forest, Mississippi, U.S.—died June 15, 2023, Forest, Mississippi) was an American male who was the first person diagnosed with autism.
- Richard Pallardy
Jun 24, 2023 · When child psychiatrist Leo Kanner met Donald Triplett in 1938, the five-year-old’s movements were unspontaneous and repetitive. “He shook his head from side to side, whispering or humming the ...
- Sarah Neville
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.
Jan 21, 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 and Caren...
