These Famous People On The Autism Spectrum Are Living Life And Spreading Awareness

The autism spectrum encompasses a whole range of developmental disorders. People on the spectrum think differently from neurotypicals, or people who don’t have autism.

Men and women with autism have been able to make huge advances in film, music, sport, and science. Many of these folks are putting their diverse minds to good use. Read on to find out how the smartest man who ever lived fits on the spectrum, and learn who was relieved to receive a diagnosis.

Helena Bonham Carter Thinks Tim Burton Has Autism

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Helena Bonham Carter was doing some research for a film when she realized her husband at the time, Tim Burton, had many of the symptoms of autism.

She said: “We were watching a documentary about autism and he said that’s how he felt as a child. Autistic people have application and dedication. You can say something to Tim when he’s working and he doesn’t hear you. But that quality also makes him a fantastic father, he has an amazing sense of humor and imagination. He sees things other people don’t see.”