Terje Falck-Ytter

Professor
Uppsala University

Terje Falck-Ytter is professor of psychology at Uppsala University, researcher at the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet, and Pro Futura Scientia Fellow at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study in Uppsala, Sweden.

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By Terje Falck-Ytter, Sofia Loden

22 September 2020

7 min read

The knight Perceval leaves his mother in extreme distress, oblivious to his effect, as he rides into the distance.

The perils of suggesting famous historical figures had autism

Looking for signs of autism in characters from history and literature can offer insight into society’s changing perceptions through time — but it can also increase the risk of stigma against people with the condition.

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The perils of suggesting famous historical figures had autism

By Terje Falck-Ytter, Sofia Loden

22 September 2020 | 7 min read

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