Published on 12, July, 2020
With many of these people, the condition is highly speculative rather than actually diagnosed. Some of the symptoms suggested, too, could indicate other conditions - particularly with people like Woody Allen.
Still... I find it reassuring in many ways to maybe share something in common with people who've made such an impact in their own particular ways...
www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk/people.htm
lostmyway said:Yes, I think that list is pretty speculative Tom.For example, I know Tony Attwood is an expert on autism but I don't think he's autistic. I've seen many of his lectures and interviews online and I've never been led to think he is on the spectrum. But, hey, what do I know?Michael Palin? Really?Come to think of he was in the 'Lumberjack Sketch!'So, mabey.
Yes, I think that list is pretty speculative Tom.
For example, I know Tony Attwood is an expert on autism but I don't think he's autistic. I've seen many of his lectures and interviews online and I've never been led to think he is on the spectrum. But, hey, what do I know?
Michael Palin? Really?
Come to think of he was in the 'Lumberjack Sketch!'
So, mabey.
I don't think it's saying Tony Attwood is. There's a sub-heading above his name about 'People who are important in the field of Asperger's', or something like.