Johann Friedrich Karl Asperger
Johann Friedrich Karl Asperger was an Austrian pediatrician known for his early research on autism, particularly in children. His work in the 1940s led to the identification of a distinct group of children who exhibited social and communication difficulties, later termed Asperger's syndrome. However, his association with the Nazi eugenics program has led to significant controversy, as his diagnostic practices were used to justify the sterilization and persecution of disabled individuals. His legacy is complex, as it intertwines significant contributions to autism research with the darker aspects of his involvement in a regime that devalued human life.
Born on Feb 18, 1906 (119 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
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Johann Friedrich Karl Asperger took a position in Vienna diagnosing 'hereditary diseases' for the Nazi eugenics program.
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