
Originally Posted by
Katman
As you're well aware though, autism goes well beyond just quirky mannerisms.
Well, yes - consider this - There has been much speculation that the Character of Sherlock Holmes (who was based on several real people) has enough traits that one could diagnose him with Autism or Aspergers (hyper attention to detail, extreme obsessive interests, disdain for social norms) - Again, all these character traits were based on real people.
But, in the highly rigid Victorian society where the rules of social etiquette were clearly defined, someone such as he could live and interact socially.
And without a diagnosis of Autism, descriptions such as odd, quirky etc. etc.
Another example would be Alan Turing.

Originally Posted by
Katman
The prevelance of more severe neurological disorders has been on the increase as well.
Is that due to better understanding of the Brain? Better Equipment? Most disorders weren't fully known before the 1950s - so...
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
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