Benjamin the Donkey wrote:
The mayor of Taipei. He's known for bluntly saying what he thinks and not playing the usual political games. Before this he was an ER doctor.
FEATURE: Discussion continues on Asperger syndromeQuote:
Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, has been thrown into the media spotlight since fiery Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), a self-proclaimed sufferer of the syndrome, took office and vowed to usher in drastic changes.
Heated discussion has surrounded the developmental disorder, particularly after a diplomatic faux pas in late January, in which Ko, after receiving a pocket watch from British Minister of State for Transport Susan Kramer at a public event in Taipei, told reporters that he might give the watch to someone else or “sell it to a scrap metal dealer for some money, because it would be useless to me.”
Supporters of the surgeon-turned-mayor, who is known for often making off-the-cuff remarks, are quick to cite Asperger syndrome to justify Ko’s comments, while others accuse the mayor of using the disorder as a pretext for deliberate rudeness.
The last paragraph is very familiar to any reader of this or any other autism spaces.
There is not nearly enough information here to even hazard a guess if his self-diagnosis is correct.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
18 Aug 2018, 7:05 pm
