What celebrity is on the autism spectrum?

Famous People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Dan Aykroyd – Actor and Film Writer.
• Albert Einstein – Scientist & Mathematician.
• Daryl Hannah – Actress & Environmental Activist.
• Anthony Hopkins – Actor.
• Heather Kuzmich – Reality TV Contestant & Model.
• Tim Burton – Movie Director.
• Henry Cavendish – Scientist.

Are there any autistic athletes?

Jessica-Jane Applegate. British swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate, 18, is a decorated athlete, boasting a whopping 24 gold medals in Paralympic events. She holds 11 British records and a world record for the 100-meter butterfly. She also has Asperger’s.

What NFL player has an autistic child?

Lockhart football player with autism spectrum disorder surprised by Washington Football Team. The kicker for the NFL’s Washington Football Team saw KVUE’s story about Desmond Pulliam and was touched because his son also has autism spectrum disorder.

Is soccer good for autism?

Research shows that soccer has been shown to increase the size of the hippocampus and also stimulate brain cell growth, which could explain why physical activity can be so beneficial for people with autism.

Who are some successful people with autism?

50 Tyson – rapper and autism activist.

Albert Einstein – Einstein had difficulty with social interactions,was very intelligent but had difficulty learning in school.

Alexis Wineman – The first Miss America contestant with autism to compete in the Miss Montana pageant.

Alonzo Clemons – American clay sculptor.

Amadeus Mozart – Famous musician.

How to be successful with autism?

A Successful Strategy With Autism: Focus on One Goal at a Time. Each week, the school (Mills Springs Academy) I attended, set a personal goal for a student to focus on each week. Daily the goal was reinforced, reviewed and feedback provided. If the student did not meet the goal, it was carried forward for the next week.

What celebrity has autism?

Singer, reality show star and Autism Speaks celebrity ambassador Toni Braxton has been an autism advocate since her teenage son Diesel was diagnosed at a young age. She even sported the Autism Speaks puzzle piece during her stint on Dancing with the Stars.

Who is the most famous person with autism?

Here is a list of ten famous people who live with some form of autism: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart James Durbin Tim Burton Courtney Love Temple Grandin Dan Aykroyd Susan Boyle Daryl Hannah Albert Einstein Stanley Kubrick