Theo Peeters, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Theo Peeters

Belgian neurolinguist

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1943

Date of Death: 02-Mar-2018

Profession: neurologist, linguist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Theo Peeters (11 March 1943 – 2 March 2018) was a Belgian neurolinguist who specialised in autism spectrum disorders.
During his career he emphasized the importance of understanding the "culture of autism", of empathizing fully with individuals on the spectrum.
He was the founder of the Opleidingscentrum Autisme (Centre for Training on Autism or OCA) in Antwerp, Belgium.