Both of these entertainers have recently acknowledged that they have symptoms of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). Susan Boyle — the Scottish surprise winner of “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009 — said that, learning she has Asperger’s Syndrome was actually a relief to her, since she thought while she was growing up that she had a much more serious condition. Here is the link to her story: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/08/
The well-known American comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, told Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News that he thinks he is on the autism spectrum. He says that basic social engagement is a struggle for him and that he often takes what people say to him very literally. Read more at this link: http://www.nbcnews.com/
What a wonderful affirmation of the gifts of people on the autism spectrum! Just imagine how diminished our world would be without these two folks!
