According to the research done by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are almost 2 million people who are diagnosed with Autism in the US alone. The number increases even more when you expand to the other regions and continents. Most people believe that anyone who has been diagnosed with autism is not capable of leading a normal life. They require special attention but can’t do anything special in their lives. Well, listed below are 10 famous people who have gone on to do great things despite being autistic.
10. Daryl Hannah
It came as a big shock when the famous actress Daryl Hannah said she was diagnosed with autism while growing up. She said that she used to get shy in front of people and couldn’t speak up. She said she had learned to navigate the disorder that had her childhood doctors recommending medication and institutionalization.