MAFS: Jesse ‘upset’ when wife Claire asked if he was autistic
Quirky Married At First Sight star Jesse Burford was left “upset” when his wife Claire Nomarhas asked if he had autism.
The conversation took place during the newlyweds’ turbulent honeymoon in the Whitsundays, but did not make it to air.
Kindergarten teacher Claire asked her husband if he was on the spectrum after they started arguing over seemingly minor things, like his interest in astrology.
Flamboyant MAFS star Jesse Burford (left) was left ‘upset’ when his wife Claire Nomarhas (right) asked if he had autism. The conversation took place during the newlyweds’ turbulent honeymoon in the Whitsundays, but did not make it to air.
But the question fell through and Jesse, 30, was “quite upset” by the suggestion that he had an undiagnosed developmental disability, a source told Daily Mail Australia.
A friend of Jesse’s confirmed Thursday that he has not been diagnosed with autism, adding that he doesn’t think he meets the criteria for the disorder.
It comes after a heated debate started on Reddit this week when a user familiar with the condition said that Jesse exhibited various symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, and that he was “poor thing” that the producers portrayed him so negatively on screen.
In the comments, viewers even said that the show’s way of editing him as a “villain” was unfair in light of the possibility that his behavior isn’t entirely his fault.
It comes after a heated debate began on Reddit this week when a user familiar with the condition said that Jesse (pictured) exhibited various symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, and was “poor p**s” to the producers. portray him so negatively on screen
“Look, as someone who has quite a bit of experience with people on the spectrum for the job, I’m willing to put up a lot of cash that Jesse [has] high-functioning autism,” wrote one Reddit user.
“If this is the case, I actually think it’s pretty bad of the producers to have him and portray him in such a negative light.”
“I’m not taking away some of the terrible things he said, but I don’t know, I just think the guy probably isn’t getting the help he needs and shouldn’t be on TV as this villain.” .’
This post received 61 percent upvotes, indicating that more than half of the users on the subreddit agreed with this opinion.
In the comments, viewers even said that the show’s portrayal of him as a “villain” was unfair in light of the possibility that his behavior wasn’t entirely his fault.
“Look, as someone who has quite a bit of experience with people on the spectrum for the job, I’m willing to put up a lot of cash Jesse [has] high-functioning autism,” wrote one Reddit user
Other users flocked to the comments saying they agreed that Jesse may well have autism spectrum disorder. However, a source close to Jesse has confirmed that she does not have autism.
Other users flocked to the comments saying they agreed that Jesse may well have autism spectrum disorder.
“I thought of autism as soon as I watched Jesse after the first episode,” said one.
‘The stuttering, the forced speaking, the clumsy[ness] in nature and fleeting eye contact, which overwhelm[ed feeling] being around loud and energetic people takes the stability out of your brain and makes you feel like you are being squashed by a battery.
The debate continued on Twitter, where one viewer wrote: “Listen to me, but I kind of feel bad for Jesse because I suspect he has an undiagnosed spectrum-based condition.”
One said it was “painful” to see Jesse “go back into his shell” at the explosive first dinner, which is how many autistic people react to confrontation.
“The awkward reactions, the socially inappropriate comments with awkwardness written in full expression. Losing his voice and freezing when pressed. The inability to communicate socially.
‘An analyzer of even his own behavior… Unable to confront, he withdraws, could go on and on.’
A similar comment read: ‘As someone who has autism, I never saw Jesse as part of the spectrum. When other people started bringing it up, I recognize some autistic traits in his behavior. Either way, I think his problems are probably caused by trauma from past relationships.
One Twitter user said it was “very sad” to see Jesse at dinner, adding: “He was visibly struggling to find the words to express his actions.” And nobody noticed’
The debate continued on Twitter, where one viewer wrote: “Listen to me, but I kind of feel bad for Jesse because I suspect he has an undiagnosed spectrum-based condition.”
Another tweeted: ‘I totally agree and was thinking the same thing. They put it on purely for good TV, not finding love. It definitely seems that way to me.
One said it was “painful” to see Jesse “go back into his shell” at the explosive first dinner, which is how many autistic people react to confrontation.
Another responded: ‘It was very sad. She was visibly struggling to find the words to express his actions. And no one noticed.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a variety of developmental disabilities, including autism and Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis since retirement, that cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a variety of developmental disabilities, including autism and Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis since retirement, that cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.
Men and women with ASDs communicate, interact, and learn differently from typically developing adults, with cognitive abilities ranging from gifted to severely impaired.
Some of the language used in the Reddit thread is outdated, as terms like “high-functioning autism” and Asperger’s syndrome are no longer used by doctors, and the term ASD is preferred.
Some of the language used in the Reddit thread is outdated, as terms like “high-functioning autism” and Asperger’s syndrome are no longer used by doctors, and the term ASD is preferred.