Clay Marzo (born July 17, 1989)[3] is an American professional surfer known for his unique "double-jointed" style of turns and spins.[4] He was raised in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where he currently resides.[5] Marzo has been acclaimed for his creativity and innovation as a young surfer, and featured in several films. Marzo was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a form of autism, in December 2007.[13] Until then, his unconventional behavior at home and on the pro-circuit was often misunderstood by those around him. Marzo didn't connect well at school or with fans or sponsors, he didn't play by the expected rules at surf competitions, and he was known for being painfully honest. Marzo is intensely focused on his sport and has been described as both intuitive and expressive in the water.[14] He is constantly seen rubbing his hands together at a rapid pace.[15] Marzo volunteers with Surfers Healing, a non-profit organization from Malibu, California, which exposes children with autism to surfing at camps in the United States and Canada. well i hope this helps
