Donald Triplett
First person diagnosed as autistic (1933–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[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 ability to perform rapid mental multiplication.[4]
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Born | Donald Gray Triplett (1933-09-08)September 8, 1933 Forest, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | June 15, 2023(2023-06-15) (aged 89) Forest, Mississippi, U.S. |
Occupation | Banker |
Known for | First person to be diagnosed as autistic |
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