The first man with autism

The Atlantic has an amazing article about the first person ever diagnosed with autism, the now 77 year-old Donald Triplett, who plays a mean game of golf and seems to be doing just fine.

The piece tracks the history of both Triplett and our understanding of autism which has changed radically since the diagnosis was first used in the 1940s.

However, it is Triplett's life story which really bring the article alive.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Donald's life is that he grew up to be an...