02 May , 10:13
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Bill Gates lives with Asperger's syndrome: the billionaire's daughter revealed details about her father's condition
Phoebe Gates, daughter of one of the richest people on the planet, shared unexpected information about her famous father on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy.
"My father has difficulties with communication. He himself has said before that he has Asperger's syndrome," Phoebe admitted during the conversation.
Interestingly, the Microsoft founder himself has never publicly stated that he has this diagnosis, although in his memoirs he hinted at the possibility of identifying an autism spectrum disorder in childhood.
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.
