This is the third and final in a Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Series of blog posts. The first covered what they are, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approaches and can be read here. The second covered Wonderful Websites and can be read here.
Below is a list of famous people (in alphabetical order) with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome:
Autism
 Charles Darwin, Naturalist [Deceased]According to Words I Seek. |
 Courtney Love, Actress |
 Satoshi Tajiri, Creator of Pokemon |
 Stephen Wiltshire, Architectural Artist |
 Wolfgang Mozart, Composer [Deceased]According to Babble. |
It was difficult to find many famous people who report that they are on the autistic spectrum. This might be because it is only relatively recently that we have begun diagnosing people with autism.
Asperger’s Syndrome
 Abraham Lincoln, President & Statesman [Deceased]According to Ranker. |
 Adam Young, Singer in Owl City Band |
 Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist [Deceased]According to Words I Seek. |
 Anthony Hopkins, Actor |
 Craig Nicholls, Singer in former band The Vine |
 Daryl Hannah, Actress & Environmentalist |
 Gary Numan, Singer & Song Writer |
 Michael Jackson, Singer [Deceased]According to Ranker. |
 Phillipa Brown (Ladyhawke), Singer & Song Writer |
 Robin Williams, Comedian and Actor [Deceased]According to Ranker. |
 Susan Boyle, Singer |
 Tim Burton, Film Director |
Are there any famous people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome missing from the list above? If so, please leave a comment below and let me know.
The Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Series was inspired by Andrea, so thank you Andrea.
You might also like my blog post: A List of Famous People with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and/or Dyscalculia.
Write soon,
Antony
