Leo Kanner: The Physician and Pioneer of Autism.

Dr. Chaskel Leib (Leo) Kanner is widely regarded as the father of child psychiatry in the United States. He was a pioneering figure in autism research who paved the way for child psychiatry and our modern-day understanding of autism. His monumental efforts distinguished autism as a distinct neurodevelopmental condition, contributing to the establishment of specific diagnostic criteria that helped shape our current perception of autism. Kanner's observations and theories recognized autism as an inherent condition, and his lasting contributions continue to influence diagnostic approaches while propelling ongoing, cutting-edge research.