Famous people who have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) include Danish physicist and Nobel Laureate Niels Bohr, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, singer-songwriter Susan Boyle, actors such as Dan Aykroyd, Daryl Hannah, and River Phoenix, and authors including Temple Grandin and Daniel Tammet.
Niels Bohr was a Danish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. He was described as having an awkward personality, difficulty interacting socially, and an obsession with his work. He was posthumously diagnosed with AS in 2006.
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple and a major innovator in the field of technology. He was known for his creative genius and unique thought processes, which have been associated with AS.
Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer-songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on the television show Britain's Got Talent. She has spoken openly about her diagnosis and her struggles with AS, such as her difficulty in social situations.
Dan Aykroyd, Daryl Hannah, and River Phoenix were all actors who have had AS diagnoses. Aykroyd has spoken about his diagnosis and how it impacted his career. Hannah has said that her diagnosis helped her to understand why she struggled in some social situations, while Phoenix described his AS as being a “gift”.
Temple Grandin is an American professor of animal sciences, an author, and a public speaker. Grandin is well known for her work in advocating for those with autism and other disabilities, as well as her best-selling books about her experience living with AS.
Daniel Tammet is an English author and mathematical savant who has been diagnosed with AS. He is well known for his books about his experience living with autism and savant syndrome, as well as his work as a public speaker.
Overall, these famous people have all used their experiences of living with AS to help others understand and accept the condition. They have opened up conversations about how those with AS can live full and successful lives, and have become a source of inspiration for those living with the condition.