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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Persius" data-source="post: 15715340" data-attributes="member: 477838">MichelangeloMichelangelo’s artistic genius may have been a symptom of autism.  Two doctors, Dr. Arshad and Professor Fitzgerald said, “Michelango’s single-minded work routine, unusual lifestyle, limited interests, poor social and communication skills and various issues of life control appear to be features of high-function autism or asperger’s syndrome.” Michelangelo had obsessional behavior, a fiery temper, and the propensity to be a loner which could be signs of autism.   Michalengelo was also obsessive and followed repetitive routines.  If he did not follow these routines,  it would create great frustration.   Michelangelo has been described as strange, without affect, and isolated, as well as being “preoccupied with his own private reality.” These characteristics may point to a diagnosis of autism and may have helped him become the creatively artistic individual he is famous for.</blockquote>

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