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Famous People with Autism

  • Writer: Rebecca Mortby
    Rebecca Mortby
  • Mar 25
  • 1 min read

These familiar faces remind us that having Autism does not need to be a limitation to achieving goals and dreams. When we embrace neurodiversity, we give a platform to different ways of thinking, which benefit us all.


From athletes, actors, campaigners and artists, people living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can bring unique perspectives, creativity, logic and problem-solving skills that drive innovation and progress. Lets take a look at what these famous faces have to say about their unique experience.


  1. Jessica-Jane Applegate British Paralympic Swimmer



  1. Melanie Sykes Television and Radio Presenter



  1. Anthony Hopkins Oscar Winning Actor



  1. Nina Hossain Journalist and News Reader



  1. Chris Packham Environmental Campaigner and Presenter


  1. Wentworth Miller Actor

  1. Sia Singer and songwriter




  1. Christine McGuinness Model



  1. Greta Thunberg Environmental Activist



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