Autism’s First Child
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Note: Donald Triplett passed away on June 15, 2023. He was 89. Donald lived a full and happy life in Forest, Mississippi, and will be missed by many. This podcast is a tribute to his life and legacy.
Autism's First Child traces the history of autism through the first person ever diagnosed, and the rural community that helped raise him. Named “Case 1” in 1943, Donald Triplett was in and out of an institution and spent time with history’s most important child psychiatrist by the time he was five. But he went on to live nearly nine happy decades in Forest, Mississippi. What can his story teach us about creating a better world for those who are “different”?
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Fitter Families
Autism’s First Child
04/14/22 • 35 min
Born in 1933, Donald T. of Forest, Mississippi exhibits strange behaviors that neither his parents, Beamon and Mary, nor doctors can understand. It’s the Eugenics era, when people who are different are considered degenerates, imbeciles, and threats to society best kept locked away in institutions. Beamon and Mary have other ideas.
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Donald on the Move
Autism’s First Child
05/16/22 • 38 min
Donald Triplett graduated high school and then made it through college. Moving through adulthood he discovers pastimes that bring meaning and purpose to his life.
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Introducing: Stealing Superman
Autism’s First Child
11/02/22 • 2 min
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Listen to Stealing Superman on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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See the Forest
Autism’s First Child
05/05/22 • 37 min
Donald Triplett grew up in a family that was rich, powerful, and white in the Jim Crow South. But what might his life have been like if he were poor and black? On this episode, we explore the intersection of race, resources, and autism.
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I Wish Myself Luck
Autism’s First Child
04/29/22 • 38 min
After a difficult start to life, Donald Triplett, the little boy whose own mother described as “hopelessly insane,” is given a second chance. While psychologists try to make sense of Donald’s strange disorder, Donald does his best to fit into a world that doesn’t understand him.
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Introducing: Autism's First Child
Autism’s First Child
04/05/22 • 2 min
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Christmas in Forest
Autism’s First Child
05/23/22 • 42 min
In our final episode, we head down to Mississippi to meet Donald at the Bank of Forest Christmas party. He’s surrounded by love and acceptance and support. But there’s one last piece of the story that we didn’t get to yet — and it’s as important as the rest of it.
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Kanner Syndrome
Autism’s First Child
04/21/22 • 34 min
Beamon and Mary Triplett discharge their three-year-old son, Donald, from a Mississippi institution. They appeal to Dr. Leo Kanner, the father of child psychiatry, who is intrigued by the boy’s remarkable memory and singular behavior. After years of studying children with similar attributes, Dr. Kanner makes the diagnosis that changes history.
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Introducing: The Happiness Formula
Autism’s First Child
09/28/22 • 2 min
Hi, Autism's First Child fans! The best-selling author of The Paradox of Choice and Why We Work, this eminent psychologist and leadership guru returns to help you tackle the biggest decisions of your life. The new life-changing series,
The Happiness Formula, weaves vivid case examples, research-based psychological insights, and deep wisdom. You’ll find vital takeaways you can use every day.
Listen here and subscribe to 'The Happiness Formula’ on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Bonus: John Donvan and Caren Zucker Discuss Their PBS Documentary
Autism’s First Child
12/13/22 • 22 min
On Tuesday, December 13, at 9pm Eastern/8pm Central, John and Caren's documentary 'In a Different Key' premieres on PBS. They kindly joined iHeart's Mike Coscarelli to talk about the film, the reaction they've been getting to this podcast, and the latest adventures of Donald Triplett.
For more information, or to arrange a screening in your community, visit inadifferentkeythemovie.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Autism’s First Child have?
Autism’s First Child currently has 10 episodes available.
What topics does Autism’s First Child cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Autism’s First Child?
The episode title 'Fitter Families' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Autism’s First Child?
The average episode length on Autism’s First Child is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Autism’s First Child released?
Episodes of Autism’s First Child are typically released every 8 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Autism’s First Child?
The first episode of Autism’s First Child was released on Apr 5, 2022.
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