Barron Trump is the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, and recently graduated from Oxbridge Academy, in Palm Beach, Florida, where his parents also attended.
Barron, 18, stays out of the public eye, as Donald Trump once said NBC News that Melania is very worried about raising her son.
According to speculation, also mentioned by the organization Cross River Therapy, which states: “There has been speculation that Barron Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, has autism. However, such speculation is not based on any official confirmation or public statement of Barron or his family.”
“Some rumors that Barron was autistic were based on observation of his behavior during public events, but without actual confirmation from his family or professionals, these speculations remain unverified.”
The rumors emerged around the time his father, 77, was running for the White House.
Responding to such claims, Barron Trump's father denied that his son suffered from such a condition and called them “shameful” and “fake news,” in an interview with Fox News in 2017.
According to The Wrap, Melania Trump threatened in 2016 to sue a YouTube user who suggested Barron was autistic.
The man later deleted the video and apologized.
What is autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that poses challenges to an individual in social relationships and communication.
This condition varies by individual, which can also influence behaviors, thinking, and problem-solving.
