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Why I think Ben Tennyson has autism (and ADHD)

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 Why I think Ben Tennyson has Autism (and ADHD) I've been watching Ben 10 since it came out in my country. I always enjoyed the series and the aliens and the way things developed.  I basically grew up along Ben. Now that I'm an adult and I can go back and pick him apart. So that's what I'm going to do.  Autism:   First I want to bring up that Ben seems to be obsessed with Sumo Slammers.  Of course, I don't think someone having an interest in collecting makes someone autistic. It's the amount of time and attention Ben gives it that makes me think he has autism.  He collects them, he plays the games, he watches the movies multiple times, he gets so into it that he neglects his relationships.  He obviously talks about it enough it's obvious to everyone around him that he loves Sumo Slammers. To the point his catch phrase "It's hero time!" is an adaptation of the catch phrase of his favorite character.  Other point is food. Of course his family mem...