02 May , 10:13
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Bill Gates' Daughter Reveals Father's Diagnosis: The Billionaire Has Asperger's Syndrome
Phoebe Gates, daughter of one of the richest people on the planet, made an unexpected revelation in the popular podcast Call Her Daddy.
"My father experiences difficulties in communication. He himself has said before that he has Asperger's syndrome," she shared.
Interestingly, the Microsoft founder himself has never publicly stated that he has this diagnosis, although in his memoirs he hinted that as a child he could potentially have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by serious difficulties in social interaction, as well as a limited range of interests and a tendency toward repetitive behaviors. Unlike classic autism, with Asperger's syndrome, speech and cognitive abilities are typically preserved. Increased clumsiness is also often noted.
