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Donald Triplett

First ever autistic person

Died when: 89 years 280 days (1077 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Donald Triplett

Donald Gray Triplett (born September 8, 1933) was an American man known for being the first person diagnosed with autism.He was first diagnosed by Leo Kanner, and was labeled as "Case 1".

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.


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