One episode of “Family Guy” actually dealt with this question to some degree. Peter is a buffoonish character who stumbles through life creating chaos. In the episode in question, he was told by a doctor that he was retarded (the term commonly used now to denote this archaic diagnosis is developmentally challenged or delayed). He… Continue reading Is Peter Griffin autistic?
Category: Autism Questions & Answers
Is Paul Ryan’s son autistic?
Paul Ryan is a prominent congressman from the state of Wisconsin. He was recently the running mate of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. The two men were unsuccessful in their bid, so Ryan has returned to his duties as a congressman. Some have asked whether his son has autism, but there has been no… Continue reading Is Paul Ryan’s son autistic?
Is Paul Scholes son autistic?
Soccer has become increasingly popular in the United States (for some odd reason), so people want to know about the best teams and their players. In the English leagues, there is no more historic program than Manchester United and one of their best players is Paul Scholes. For years people wondered whether his son had… Continue reading Is Paul Scholes son autistic?
Is Robert Pattinson autistic
Does Robert Pattinson have Asperger’s Syndrome? I love Robert Pattinson. The dreamy vampire in the “Twilight” series of movies is dark-eyed and mysterious. He is also quiet and reclusive in his real life. But that does not mean that he has any ties to autism. People with autism are often seen as eccentric and introverted. They… Continue reading Is Robert Pattinson autistic
Is Patrick Star autistic?
Does Patrick Star from SpongeBob have autism? The goofy sidekick of SpongeBob Square pants is definitely special. However, to suggest that he is autistic is out of line. It seems that the writers of the show have cast him as someone of below average intelligence (as is the show’s namesake), but just because a person is intellectually… Continue reading Is Patrick Star autistic?
Is Peyton Manning autistic
Does Payton manning have autism or aspergers? Just because someone is good at their job, has an ability to be incredibly focused and has some slight resemblance to a high functioning autistic, does not mean that they have autism. Peyton Manning can be considered an individual who makes football his personal plaything because he is very good at… Continue reading Is Peyton Manning autistic
Is Oskar Schell autistic
Does Oskar Schell have autism A young boy is witness to an incredible tragedy which involves his father. He is taken on a trip to discover whether what he believes about the man he lost is true. This is the plot of a movie whose main character is a young man named Oskar Schell. He is young… Continue reading Is Oskar Schell autistic
Is Gary Numan autistic
Does Gary Numan have Aspergers Can someone truly be called autistic if they have never been formally diagnosed. Of course, there can be speculation, but a true autistic diagnosis, from a qualified professional, is actually needed. Gary Numan has long suspected that he has Asperger’s. Apparently the rocker took some tests on the internet to see if… Continue reading Is Gary Numan autistic
Is Noynoy Aquino autistic
Politicians sometimes have to deflect charges that they have been party to corruption, sexual perversion or other actions that will hinder their election. Noynoy Aquino was accused of being autistic and the opposition did not mean the high functioning kind. He refuted the statements while he was running for president of the Philippines by saying… Continue reading Is Noynoy Aquino autistic
Is Neil Young’s son Zeke autistic
Does Neil Young have a child with disabilities? Neil Young actually has two disabled sons and they are both afflicted with the same condition. Though it is not autism, it is a very physically debilitating disease. The boys have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The two very different conditions do have some seeming similarities though. The rocking that… Continue reading Is Neil Young’s son Zeke autistic