This is because the shooter , Adam Lanza , had been diagnosed with Asperger 's syndrome , a form of autism . Alex ##a : After Newtown shooting , some people say autism is linked to violence . Plank : These speculations are needless , untrue and hurtful . He says people with autism are ethical but have trouble reading social signals . Alex : We do n't need more senseless finger - pointing at an entire community .
Alex ##a : After Newtown shooting , some people say autism is linked to violence . Plank : These speculations are needless , untrue and hurtful . He says people with autism are ethical but have trouble reading social signals . Alex : We do n't need more senseless finger - pointing at an entire community .