Hello Historians, I was recently wondering how people with Autism were viewed over history and how they were treated. I would assume it was mostly undocumented because it has only recently been diagnosed, but are there any good examples in history? Thanks! Have a Happy Easter (if thats your thing)!
Unsurprisingly, historians of science have paid a lot of attention to the gradual recognition of symptoms of autism as a unified set, even before official diagnoses began. ;) Here's an earlier answer of mine that's right up your alley: