11 Historical Figures Who May Have Had Autism

They may not have been formally diagnosed during their lifetime, but they displayed some of the most common signs of autism.

11. Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor who fascinated the public with his quirky idiosyncrasies, which all pointed to him being on the autism spectrum. He had a very strict daily schedule that concluded with him eating dinner at the same restaurant every night at 8:10 p.m. on the dot. He could also memorize entire books, was able to perform calculus equations in his head, and was obsessed with electricity. Another sign that could point to an autism diagnosis was his unusual nightly ritual of curling his toes 100 times each before dozing off to sleep.