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Does jesse eisenberg have autism? Jesse Eisenberg is an actor who has made a career of playing awkward, nerdy young men.  He is most well-known for his portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network.  He portrayed Zuckerberg as a brilliant but socially awkward man who had many characteristics of Aspergers Syndrome, a… Continue reading Is Jesse Eisenberg autistic

Is Jimmy Carr funny? Jimmy Carr is a British stand-up comedian, television host and actor.  He is known for his deadpan delivery and dark humor.  He is the host of channel 4’s panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.  Is he autistic?  Some might think so, due… Continue reading Is Jimmy Carr autistic

Is Jimmy Fallon a jerk? Jimmy Fallon is a comedian and host of The Tonight Show.   He got his start on Saturday Night Live, rising to fame as co-host of the show’s news segment with Tina Fey.  He also hosted Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014. Jimmy Fallon does not have autism,… Continue reading Is Jimmy Fallon autistic

How old is Joel Gosselin? Joel Gosselin is the youngest of the Gosselin septuplets who became famous on their family’s reality show Jon and Kate Plus Eight.  There has been some speculation that Joel may have autism, given that he has a fondness for smelling everything, including dog parts and his mother’s face.  Even though… Continue reading Is Joel Gosselin autistic

Does julie bowen’s son have autism? Julie Bowen is an actress who is most well-known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the television show Modern Family.  Her son, Oliver, is not autistic, but he does suffer from dangerous allergies that nearly killed him when he was 2-years-old.  He was stung by a bee while… Continue reading Is Julie Bowen’s son autistic

Is miko hughes really autistic? Miko Hughes has been acting since he was a little boy, starring as Gage in Pet Sematary when he was a toddler.  He is most famous for his role as Simon, a boy with autism, in the movie Mercury Rising  with Bruce Willis.  His spot-on portrayal of a boy with… Continue reading Is Miko Hughes autistic

Is Hugh Jackman’s son, Oscar, autistic? If he is, Jackman has not publicly announced his diagnosis.  There are, however, several clues that may lead one to believe Oscar could be on the spectrum. Jackman has mentioned that his son would rather spend the day at a museum than play sports.  According to Jackman, “My son… Continue reading Is Hugh Jackman’s son autistic?

Just as the Autistic Disorder Spectrum encompasses a wide range of abilities, the IQ of an autistic person can greatly vary from one person to another. In one study on autistic children, the average IQ was between 50 to 70. At least 55% of the kids fell in this category. Some of the children (16%)… Continue reading What is the average IQ of an autistic person?

Unlike certain disabilities that are linked with a shortened lifespan, the average lifespan of an autistic person is the same as that of non-disabled people. Someone on the higher end of the Autistic Disorder Spectrum might have additional concerns such as Fragile X, epilepsy, digestive disorders, allergies or OCD, which could impact the person’s lifespan.… Continue reading What is the average lifespan of an autistic person?

Ouch! This is a sensitive area. In most states, a “manifestation determination” hearing needs to be held before any major discipline, such as suspension, occurs. A committee has to determine whether or not the child’s disability, in this case autism, has an impact on the child’s behavior. For example, if the child is known to… Continue reading Can an autistic child be suspended from school?