Nowadays discussions about autism are more advanced and are increasingly present in public debates. And a large part of this is due to the famous with autism who speak without fear about the disorder. Throughout this article, it is possible to meet some of them, who play a fundamental role in demystifying the disorder precisely because they do not have traits that many people stereotype about autism. Check out.
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Autism is a brain disorder that makes some people behave or communicate differently compared to other people with the brain considered 'normal'.
Autistic spectrum disorder has several degrees and each person needs different follow-up, depending on how the disorder manifests itself. Thus, while some need psychological support or physiotherapy, other people can live normally.
Mild autism, known as Asperger's Syndrome, is present in several people in society, including celebrities. However, due to the lack of knowledge around the subject, people may suffer prejudice or even have their diagnosis questioned.
Celebrities with Autism Spectrum Disorder
To undo stigmas linked to autism spectrum disorder, some celebrities speak openly about the topic and show that the disorder has no face. After all, many believe that an autistic person “has a face”. See what they are:
- albert einstein: Famous physicist, creator of the Theory of Relativity, which revolutionized modern physics;
- Anthonyhopkins: Famous actor, winner of 2 Oscars in the category;
- bill Gates: One of the richest men in the world, founder of Microsoft and responsible for revolutionizing technology;
- courtneyLove: American celebrity known for songwriting, singing and acting;
- Dan Harmon: Responsible for the production of the animated science fiction series “Rick and Morty”;
- elonMusk: Richest man in the world, founder of Tesla and SpaceX;
- Greta Thunberg: Environmental activist, famous for her scathing speeches against deforestation and environmental degradation;
- JohnVitor SilvaFerreira: Brazilian judo world champion;
- Nina Marker: International career model;
- Susan Boyle: Singer famous for her participation in the reality show Britain’s Got Talent.
Autism is surrounded by beliefs and misinformation about people who have the disorder. Childish behavior, lack of empathy and difficulty looking into the eyes are the best known myths. An effective way to combat these myths and avoid the spread of prejudice is to inform yourself and read more about the subject.