[Marcella]

http://incorrectpleasures.blogspot.com/2006/09/referenced-list-of-famous-or-important.html
Referenced list of 175 famous people diagnosed as autistic or subject of published speculation about autism/Asperger syndrome (AS)

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Understanding_Communication_Patterns_in_Adults_with_Asperger_s_Syndrome.html
George Washington, the first president of the United States of America. Aspie signs: George grew marijuana in his own garden (Botham, 2006, p. 2). Many adults with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed Asperger’s Syndrome or Attention Deficit Disorder, self medicate in order to “soothe their restless brains and bodies,” (Richardson, 1998, p. 1). He was extremely terrified of being buried alive, therefore, he dictated that he be “laid out for three days just to be sure he was dead,” (Botham, 2006, p. 2). Perseverative fears and bizarre adherence to seemingly ineffectual rules or rituals are common in people with Asperger’s Syndrome and autism. People on the Aspie team, perceive or think about the world differently than others (Attwood, 2006, p. 2). George reportedly had to borrow money, in order to attend his own inauguration ceremonies (Botham, 2006, p. 2). Difficulties with money management, pack rack tendencies, and/or impulsively giving possessions away are common traits in the Aspie race (Fattig, 2007).

http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2010/10/potential-genius-of-aspergers.html

http://www.aspergerssyndromeparent.com/famous-people-with-aspergers.html

http://www.aspergerstestsite.com/898/famous-people-autism/#.U07Xf8JOVjo

http://aspergerssyndromeandbehavior.blogspot.com/2010/04/history-of-aspergers-syndrome.html

http://www.aspergerrus.com/educators.html

[afraidfortherepublic]

One should be cautious about imposing 2014 assumptions on 1700s people.

Did GW grow marijuana, or hemp? We all know that he (and many other planters) grew hemp. To make rope.

He was concerned about being buried alive? So were many other people of his era. That is where the term “bellringer” is rooted. Many graves had a bell mounted on them with a string leading into the coffin, just in case the deceased woke up. You’ve heard of “waking the dead”? Or a “Wake”? That is because people occasionally woke from a coma.

I have one severely autistic grandchild and another who is classed as Aspbergers. They are both great kids, but neither of them would ever be able to inspire the loyalty of the troops in a Revolutionary War, nor be the favored guest at a posh Richmond Ball. That kind of social awareness and leadership is just not on the Autism spectrum.

I question the scholarship behind your list.