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{{Quote|So, because of my autism, my grandmother passed away of cancer.|author=Daniel, at a [[Roe v. Wade Reversal Protest|Roe v. Wade protest]].}}[[File:DanielGraceDelusion.png|thumb|372x372px|This is what Daniel genuinely believes. ]] | {{Quote|So, because of my autism, my grandmother passed away of cancer.|author=Daniel, at a [[Roe v. Wade Reversal Protest|Roe v. Wade protest]].}}[[File:DanielGraceDelusion.png|thumb|372x372px|This is what Daniel genuinely believes. ]] | ||
[[Daniel]] has a troubled relationship with '''mental healthcare''' and '''mental health professionals.''' | [[Daniel]] has a troubled relationship with '''mental healthcare''' and '''mental health professionals.''' | ||
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Daniel is confirmed to be autistic by both his [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]], and by Daniel himself, on multiple occasions.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> '''Autism''', formally classified as '''Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)''', refers to a loosely defined, but interconnected, range of neurological challenges with social interaction and communication. | Daniel is confirmed to be autistic by both his [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]], and by Daniel himself, on multiple occasions.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> '''Autism''', formally classified as '''Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)''', refers to a loosely defined, but interconnected, range of neurological challenges with social interaction and communication. | ||
His naïveté, poorly developed social skills, and the many [[meltdowns]] Daniel has are all common symptoms of ASD. In addition, Daniel has been speculated to have sensory issues. This is evidenced by the fact that he rarely, if ever, [[Hygiene|bathes]], which caused theories to form, speculating if Daniel may have hypersensitive issues to bathing — meaning that he has an aversion to bathing due to the sensation of it on his skin. In turn, Daniel regularly smells absolutely rancid and has had documented issues with foot fungus, [[Trench Foot|trench foot]], and [[scabies]], which have spawned in more speculations that Daniel may be hypo-sensitive to those areas of his body, and perhaps to smell. As seen in the [[Tennyson Center|Tennyson Center Interview]], Daniel can be viewed "stimming" and fidgeting | His naïveté, poorly developed social skills, and the many [[meltdowns]] Daniel has are all common symptoms of ASD. In addition, Daniel has been speculated to have sensory issues. This is evidenced by the fact that he rarely, if ever, [[Hygiene|bathes]], which caused theories to form, speculating if Daniel may have hypersensitive issues to bathing — meaning that he has an aversion to bathing due to the sensation of it on his skin. In turn, Daniel regularly smells absolutely rancid and has had documented issues with foot fungus, [[Trench Foot|trench foot]], and [[scabies]], which have spawned in more speculations that Daniel may be hypo-sensitive to those areas of his body, and perhaps to smell. As seen in the [[Tennyson Center|Tennyson Center Interview]], Daniel can be viewed "stimming" and fidgeting repeatedly with his hands, which is defined as "Stimming is repetitive movements or noises. Stimming seems to help some autistic children and teenagers manage emotions and cope with overwhelming situations."<ref>[https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/behaviour/common-concerns/stimming-asd#:~:text=Stimming%20is%20repetitive%20movements%20or,replacing%20it%20with%20safer%20behaviour. https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/behaviour/common-concerns/stimming-asd#:~:text=Stimming%20is%20repetitive%20movements%20or,replacing%20it%20with%20safer%20behaviour.]</ref> | ||
Another, much more dangerous, symptom is his [[Self Harm|self harm]]. Daniel can be seen in several meltdowns hitting himself, punching holes in walls, screaming, wailing, and slamming his head into his hands. This may be his version of saying that he does not like what is going on around him, as that is a common reason people with autism self-harm this way.<ref name=":0">https://autism.org/causes-and-interventions-for-self-injury-in-autism/</ref> Even though this is often a way for people with autism to signal things, it has also been speculated that Daniel does this to garner sympathy. Self harming is, oftentimes, a learned behavior, and Daniel may have self harmed this way when he was younger and gotten the attention he wanted and/or needed, so this is what he has learned; hitting, banging his head, screaming, and various things will get him the attention he wants.<ref name=":0" /> | Another, much more dangerous, symptom is his [[Self Harm|self harm]]. Daniel can be seen in several meltdowns hitting himself, punching holes in walls, screaming, wailing, and slamming his head into his hands. This may be his version of saying that he does not like what is going on around him, as that is a common reason people with autism self-harm this way.<ref name=":0">https://autism.org/causes-and-interventions-for-self-injury-in-autism/</ref> Even though this is often a way for people with autism to signal things, it has also been speculated that Daniel does this to garner sympathy. Self harming is, oftentimes, a learned behavior, and Daniel may have self harmed this way when he was younger and gotten the attention he wanted and/or needed, so this is what he has learned; hitting, banging his head, screaming, and various things will get him the attention he wants.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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=== Sobesky Academy === | === Sobesky Academy === | ||
It is not confirmed if Daniel was medicated during his high school's years. However, according to a [[FlyingFoxandwings AMA|classmate]] of Daniel's, they state that it was highly speculated and very likely that he was medicated, considering that Daniel was very reserved and was rarely violent to others, and only occasionally [[Self Harm|to himself]]. | It is not confirmed if Daniel was medicated during his high school's years. However, according to a [[FlyingFoxandwings AMA|classmate]] of Daniel's, they state that it was highly speculated and very likely that he was medicated, considering that Daniel was very reserved and was rarely violent to others, and only occasionally [[Self Harm|to himself]]. | ||
=== Therapists === | === Therapists === | ||
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=== Psychiatric Wards === | === Psychiatric Wards === | ||
While the quality of "help" can be debated, Daniel is no stranger to stays at psychiatric hospitals. During the conclusion of the [[Dog Arc]], Daniel was put into a psych ward following him having a [[The 7/11 Incident|meltdown in a Walmart]], as well as calling the police multiple times to "get his situation heard." While it is unknown if he was truly given medication, a voice note that surfaced during his stay depicts a very medicated sounding Daniel. It is most likely that he was given antipsychotics during his week-long stay. | While the quality of "help" can be debated, Daniel is no stranger to stays at psychiatric hospitals. During the conclusion of the [[Dog Arc]], Daniel was put into a psych ward following him having a [[The 7/11 Incident|meltdown in a Walmart]], as well as calling the police multiple times to "get his situation heard." While it is unknown if he was truly given medication, a voice note that surfaced during his stay depicts a very medicated sounding Daniel. It is most likely that he was given antipsychotics during his week-long stay. | ||