Does Elon Musk Have Autism Or Asperger's?

July 17, 2024

Yes, Elon Musk has admitted to having Asperger's, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Is Elon Musk Autistic?

Yes, Elon Musk has admitted to having Asperger's, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Musk admitted to having Asperger's while starring as a guest on the famed weekend comedy series Saturday Night Live, or SNL.

Does Elon Musk Have Asperger’s?

Elon Musk had a very brief career in comedy. During that time, there was debate over if it was okay for him to claim that he had Asperger's syndrome.

Some people accused him of being polarizing, dividing himself from other people that have autism through some sort of social class instead of a different point in the spectrum.

The accusation was that Elon doesn't understand the history of the term Asperger's and that he uses it to partition himself as an individual capable of higher functionality than others.

What Do Autistic People Say About Musk’s Announcement?

There are mixed reactions over Elon Musk's claim of having Asperger's.

Who Is Elon Musk?

Elon Musk was born in South Africa in 1971. Many people that know him from his childhood claim that he was picked on in school.

He's the founder of several companies such as SpaceX, and The Boring Company, and the leader of Tesla.

References

  1. PsychCentral
  2. BBC

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