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The first person diagnosed with Autism is still alive today.

"The first person diagnosed with Autism is still alive today."

.... and unto this very day he continues to make social situations awkward for his well meaning friends and relatives.

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Nervous Rex said:
Donald Gray Triplett was the first person to be diagnosed with Autism, in 1938. He is still alive today: Donald Triplett - Wikipedia
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Donald Triplett is from the small town of Meridian in my home state of Mississippi, he has traveled the world by himself, and his brother, O.B. Triplett, used to be a prolific published writer of opinion letters to the editor of the state's largest newspaper. He is well known in Mississippi.
 
Mary Terry said:
Donald Triplett is from the small town of Meridian in my home state of Mississippi, he has traveled the world by himself, and his brother, O.B. Triplett, used to be a prolific published writer of opinion letters to the editor of the state's largest newspaper. He is well known in Mississippi.
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That's awesome. It makes sense that he would have to really stand out and be unique to be the first person diagnosed.
 
Nervous Rex said:
Donald Gray Triplett was the first person to be diagnosed with Autism, in 1938. He is still alive today: Donald Triplett - Wikipedia
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Lol the way that he approaches toys instead of people, that's so me! And also the fact that I'm still interested in toys and kids stuff at 17, by way of just research and fun :)

Yoooo, the last part of his 'Early Life' bit is almost identical to the stuff I do in my free time, which is almost like work :OO
 
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