Forbes: Elliot Rodger was not diagnosed with autism

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"Just after the shootings, the family?s attorney made a statement claiming the Rodger had a diagnosis of Asperger?s. However, he backtracked on that a day later, saying instead that Rodger ?had not been diagnosed with Asperger?s.?

"Rodger apparently was evaluated by several clinicians, yet reportedly did not have an autism diagnosis".

source, http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillin ... had-anger/

Well, I already knew that.
But don't worry, I have already been compared to him Do you know why? Because I have troubles with relationships and because I am frustrated that the person I love doesn't love me back.
And I was compared to him by a person who claims to be a feminist and a supporter of gay rights, disabled people, people with low self-esteem, people with social issues and people with autism

Backtracking is like shooting, you can't just say, "Oh, wait a minute, I 'take back' my bullet."
It's too late, the damage is done.

Thank you for posting this though!
It's nice to know. =)

Ouch, what a b:tch.

But do your sunglasses cost $300?

I had not known about the attorney backtracking on that. It doesn't surprise me, however. I said when that comment was first circulated that it was dubious.

Droppy, I am sorry to hear that.

Glad to hear that.

Although some damage has been done already.

it does make me curious what he was actually diagnosed with.

Same here, but at least we all can breathe a sigh of relief over the fact this wacko
was not an Aspie.

I don't think it matters whether he was autistic or not. What matters is whether he'll show up in a prominent article about how dangerous autistic people are, along with fellow "not-autistic-but-described-as-such-anyway" Adam Lanza.

Fortunately, the reaction to his spree has not been "OMG autism", but rather "OMG misogyny, psychosis, narcissism".

Heh.

agreed,just add cho and the virginia tech massacre to the list,for a reminder;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech_massacre
people including his family were labeling him autistic after he shot up the college even though he hadnt been diagnosed,it is probably easier;in terms of shame and guilt- for families to accept a diagnosis of ASD rather than say a personality disorder and the effects from having had a dodgy upbringing.

am not offended in whether he is labeled with it or not but knew all along that elliot wasnt autistic-his manifesto gave a clear view into his life from a very young age and its a good thing he wrote it.

"people including his family were labeling him autistic after he shot up the college even though he hadnt been diagnosed,it is probably easier;in terms of shame and guilt- for families to accept a diagnosis of ASD rather than say a personality disorder and the effects from having had a dodgy upbringing"

The fact is that anyone can get a diagnosis of ASD if it suits their purpose, and if their circumstances change, then it will just as easy to get an expert opinion that ASD never existed.

Really!?! That's awesome!

Hi Ann,

Haven't seen you for like 5 days.

Who is that in your icon?

Relief to most people here, I'm sure. Does come a little late, and unfortunately this news likely will not be seen by the masses