Did Stonewall Jackson have Aspergers?

The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 1994) also set out criteria for Asperger's disorder. read more

Since Stonewall Jackson does not seem to have needed special support to accomplish any personal care, and was clearly a very successful person, it is axiomatic that he did not have Asperger's syndrome, no matter how quirky he may have been. It is possible to be quirky or even very strange, and still not have a diagnosable problem. read more

In defining Asperger's syndrome Szatmari et al. (1989) in their first two criteria for Asperger's syndrome, emphasised solitary activities and social relationship problems. It is clear that 'Stonewall' Jackson met these criteria and the evidence will now be presented. read more

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