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Asperger's Syndrome: In Good Company
Dr. Clatch writes about some of history's greats who may have had AS, and what that could mean for those living with AS today.
Research into the behaviors of some of the world’s greatest scholars and leaders has prompted speculation that many of these individuals could be classified as having Asperger’s syndrome. For example, many researchers speculate that Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Marie Curie and Mozart could be clinically diagnosed with Asperger’s. Even though a diagnosis of Asperger’s often carries with it some notable social, academic and occupational challenges, these great individuals were able to overcome these deficits to lead productive, successful and inspirational lives. What this suggests is that in spite of their deficits, these individuals were able to unlock the benefits of Asperger’s and utilize them to their advantage.
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