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First person diagnosed with autism dies 89
The autism community has lost a truly significant figure. Donald Triplett, widely recognised as the first person ever diagnosed with autism, has passed away at the age of 89. In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, we reflect on his incredible life, his diagnosis journey, and how his story shaped the world’s understanding of autism spectrum conditions.
Donald’s life represents more than just history — it’s a reminder of how far we’ve come in autism awareness, advocacy, and research, and how much further we still need to go to support autistic adults and children worldwide.
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