Donald Triplett
Donald Gray Triplett (September 8, 1933 – June 15, 2023) was an American banker known for being the first person diagnosed with autism. He was first diagnosed by Leo Kanner in 1943, 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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| Born | Donald Gray Triplett September 8, 1933 Forest, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 2023 (aged 89) Forest, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | First person to be diagnosed as autistic |
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