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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]].}} | {{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]].}} | ||
[[Daniel]] has a troubled relationship with '''mental healthcare''' and '''mental health professionals'''. He is very mentally ill, something even those | [[Daniel]] has a troubled relationship with '''mental healthcare''' and '''mental health professionals'''. He is very mentally ill, something even those not well-averse in psychiatry can clearly see. | ||
Daniel's delusions are downright dangerous, from thinking he is in a romantic relationship with celebrity [[Grace VanderWaal]], all the way to believing he is a world-famous [[Music|musician]] that is above the law. He is not the brightest candle on the cake, having a childlike mental capacity in comparison with his physical age. This is most apparent in his [[Tennyson Center]] interview, where during the interview, Daniel acts more like a 7-year-old despite being 14 at the time of recording. | Daniel's delusions are downright dangerous, from thinking he is in a romantic relationship with celebrity [[Grace VanderWaal]], all the way to believing he is a world-famous [[Music|musician]] that is above the law. He is not the brightest candle on the cake, having a childlike mental capacity in comparison with his physical age. This is most apparent in his [[Tennyson Center]] interview, where during the interview, Daniel acts more like a 7-year-old despite being 14 at the time of recording. | ||
As a result of his myriad of disorders, neglectful upbringing, enabling, his very poor intellect, inability to perform self-care, and poor handling of certain situations, Daniel fails to function as an adult. The disorders he is confirmed to have as of March 2026 are '''autism''', '''bipolar disorder''', '''PTSD''', ''' | As a result of his myriad of disorders, neglectful upbringing, enabling, his very poor intellect, inability to perform self-care, and poor handling of certain situations, Daniel fails to function as an adult. The disorders he is confirmed to have as of March 2026 are '''autism''', '''bipolar disorder''', '''PTSD''', and '''schizophrenia,''' as well as '''an unknown psychotic disorder''' and possible '''traumatic brain injury (TBI)'''. Due to Daniel's hostile relationship with psychotherapy, there are most likely other conditions he suffers from that will remain undiagnosed for the foreseeable future. | ||
== Daniel | == The Problem(s) with Daniel == | ||
=== Autism === | === Autism === | ||
Daniel is confirmed to be autistic by both his [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]], | Daniel is confirmed to be autistic by both his [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]], by Daniel himself, and by court documents. '''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 [[meltdowns]], are all common symptoms of ASD. Daniel has been speculated to have sensory issues, which is commonly seen among those with autism. This is evidenced by the fact that Daniel rarely, if ever, [[Hygiene|bathes]]. This has caused theories to form, speculating if Daniel may have hypersensitivity issues to bathing — meaning that he has an aversion to bathing due to the sensation and/or texture of it on his skin. | His naïveté, poorly developed social skills, and [[meltdowns]], are all common symptoms of ASD. Daniel has been speculated to have sensory issues, which is commonly seen among those with autism. This is evidenced by the fact that Daniel rarely, if ever, [[Hygiene|bathes]]. This has caused theories to form, speculating if Daniel may have hypersensitivity issues to bathing — meaning that he has an aversion to bathing due to the sensation and/or texture of it on his skin. | ||