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== Diagnosis and Background ==

Joshua Block's autism was confirmed by his grandfather in an interview, noting that Josh was initially placed in a restrictive school track due to his condition but later excelled in standard classes, achieving honor roll status.<ref>https://greaterlongisland.com/meet-joshua-block-a-recent-patchogue-medford-grad-who-attracts-millions-on-tikt/</ref> As a TikTok influencer with nearly 4 million followers, his autism influences his public behavior, often seen in his comedy videos, live streams, and vlogs centered around New York City.

Joshua Block's autism was confirmed by his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]] in an interview, noting that Josh was initially placed in a restrictive school track due to his condition but later excelled in standard classes, achieving honor roll status.<ref>https://greaterlongisland.com/meet-joshua-block-a-recent-patchogue-medford-grad-who-attracts-millions-on-tikt/</ref> As a TikTok influencer with nearly 4 million followers, his autism influences his public behavior, often seen in his comedy videos, live streams, and vlogs centered around [[New York City]].

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* '''Hand Biting and Chewing''': Frequently observed under stress, such as on July 27, 2024, when he chewed his hand before a physical altercation, and on September 17, 2024, during a violent outburst involving kicking people and damaging a car.

* '''Repetitive Phrases''': Josh compulsively repeats phrases like "Put the fries in the bag," which can trigger aggressive reactions when echoed by others, as seen in incidents on September 9, 2024, and August 23, 2024.

* '''Repetitive Phrases''': (''Main article: [[Catchphrases]]'') Josh compulsively repeats phrases like [["Put the Fries in the Bag"|"Put the fries in the bag"]], which can trigger aggressive reactions when echoed by others, as seen in incidents on September 9, 2024, and August 23, 2024.

* '''Emoting and Physical Gestures''': Described as exaggerated movements, Josh "emotes" during confrontations, such as stomping and gesturing on October 19, 2023, after a public dispute, or performing a "Leprechaun shin kick" on March 17, 2024.

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* '''Luxury''': His LinkedIn profile highlights an interest in "All Things Luxury," suggesting a fascination with luxury items or lifestyles.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-block-87381114a/</ref>

* '''Travel''': Josh frequently creates content in various locations, such as New York City and Japan, with a notable breakdown in Japan on February 15, 2025, indicating a strong interest in exploring new places.<ref>https://www.tmz.com/2025/02/15/joshua-block-tiktok-has-breakdown-in-japan-police-detain/</ref>

* '''Transit Systems''': ~~Inferred~~ from his frequent use of public transportation in videos, ~~such as~~ subway surfing incidents leading to an arrest on January 31, 2024.

* '''Transit Systems''': Josh regularly posts selfies of him at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. subway station, known as "[[Ahoyt|Ahoyts]]". His fixation on transit systems is also inferred from his frequent use and mention of public transportation in videos like the [[Amtrak Train Video]], and from subway surfing incidents leading to an arrest on January 31, 2024.

* '''Lawsuits''': Josh has expressed intentions to sue individuals, as noted on his website, where he discusses legal action to cover bills after an arrest, suggesting a fixation on legal matters.<ref>https://www.worldoftshirts.ai/products/freejosh</ref>

* '''Feeding Chicken to Chickens''': A short-lived but specific interest where Josh purchased cooked chicken to feed to live chickens on farms, indicating an unusual obsession.

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 == Diagnosis and Background ==
-Joshua Block's autism was confirmed by his grandfather in an interview, noting that Josh was initially placed in a restrictive school track due to his condition but later excelled in standard classes, achieving honor roll status.<ref>https://greaterlongisland.com/meet-joshua-block-a-recent-patchogue-medford-grad-who-attracts-millions-on-tikt/</ref> As a TikTok influencer with nearly 4 million followers, his autism influences his public behavior, often seen in his comedy videos, live streams, and vlogs centered around New York City.
+Joshua Block's autism was confirmed by his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]] in an interview, noting that Josh was initially placed in a restrictive school track due to his condition but later excelled in standard classes, achieving honor roll status.<ref>https://greaterlongisland.com/meet-joshua-block-a-recent-patchogue-medford-grad-who-attracts-millions-on-tikt/</ref> As a TikTok influencer with nearly 4 million followers, his autism influences his public behavior, often seen in his comedy videos, live streams, and vlogs centered around [[New York City]].
 == Stimming ==
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 * '''Hand Biting and Chewing''': Frequently observed under stress, such as on July 27, 2024, when he chewed his hand before a physical altercation, and on September 17, 2024, during a violent outburst involving kicking people and damaging a car.
-* '''Repetitive Phrases''': Josh compulsively repeats phrases like "Put the fries in the bag," which can trigger aggressive reactions when echoed by others, as seen in incidents on September 9, 2024, and August 23, 2024.
+* '''Repetitive Phrases''': (''Main article: [[Catchphrases]]'') Josh compulsively repeats phrases like [["Put the Fries in the Bag"|"Put the fries in the bag"]], which can trigger aggressive reactions when echoed by others, as seen in incidents on September 9, 2024, and August 23, 2024.
 * '''Emoting and Physical Gestures''': Described as exaggerated movements, Josh "emotes" during confrontations, such as stomping and gesturing on October 19, 2023, after a public dispute, or performing a "Leprechaun shin kick" on March 17, 2024.
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 * '''Luxury''': His LinkedIn profile highlights an interest in "All Things Luxury," suggesting a fascination with luxury items or lifestyles.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-block-87381114a/</ref>
 * '''Travel''': Josh frequently creates content in various locations, such as New York City and Japan, with a notable breakdown in Japan on February 15, 2025, indicating a strong interest in exploring new places.<ref>https://www.tmz.com/2025/02/15/joshua-block-tiktok-has-breakdown-in-japan-police-detain/</ref>
-* '''Transit Systems''': Inferred from his frequent use of public transportation in videos, such as subway surfing incidents leading to an arrest on January 31, 2024.
+* '''Transit Systems''': Josh regularly posts selfies of him at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. subway station, known as "[[Ahoyt|Ahoyts]]". His fixation on transit systems is also inferred from his frequent use and mention of public transportation in videos like the [[Amtrak Train Video]], and from subway surfing incidents leading to an arrest on January 31, 2024.
 * '''Lawsuits''': Josh has expressed intentions to sue individuals, as noted on his website, where he discusses legal action to cover bills after an arrest, suggesting a fixation on legal matters.<ref>https://www.worldoftshirts.ai/products/freejosh</ref>
 * '''Feeding Chicken to Chickens''': A short-lived but specific interest where Josh purchased cooked chicken to feed to live chickens on farms, indicating an unusual obsession.

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