Episode 42 - The Dark History of Asperger Syndrome

Join us for this chilling episode of Spine-Chilling Chats Podcast as Ang takes us back to the Nazi-era to unravel the disturbing history behind Asperger Syndrome. Once a widely recognized diagnosis on the autism spectrum, its origins are far darker than most realize. We’ll dive into the controversial legacy of Hans Asperger, his involvement in Nazi-era eugenics programs, and the ethical questions that still haunt the medical community today. Together we’ll expose the hidden past of a condition that has impacted countless lives—without many knowing its grim beginnings. **Trigger warning for descriptions of child abuse, child murder and mention of the Nazi party. Please take care while listening.

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Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/science/Asperger-syndrome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Asperger

https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/aspergers-symptoms-signs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am_Spiegelgrund_clinic

https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2019/05/essay/asperger-nazis-and-children-history-birth-diagnosis

https://history.stanford.edu/news/truth-about-hans-aspergers-nazi-collusion