Disorders and SyndromesLists about common and uncommon developmental and mental disorders, conditions, and syndromes and the people who live with them.
This list contains information about celebrities who have autistic children, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Autism is a neurological disorder that effects information processing in the brain. Several famous actors, comedians, and athletes have children with autism. One famous singer thought that giving her son autism was God's way of punishing her.
Who is the most famous person with a child who has autism? Sylvester Stallone tops our list. Stallone's son, Seargeoh (born 1979), was diagnosed with autism at age three. In an interview from the early 1980s Stallone said, "You can’t force him into your world. I sort of go along with whatever he is doing." Dan Marino's son, Michael (born 1988), was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. Marino says, "It's extremely important that people recognize that with the right proper care, and the proper therapies, that kids can definitely get better and have a great life."
Toni Braxton's son, Diezel (born 2003), was diagnosed with autism in 2006. For some time, Braxton believed that her son's autism was God's way of punishing her for having an abortion in 2001. She later said, "When my youngest son was diagnosed with autism I feared that I was being punished for my earlier actions. I have since realized that my son is special and learns in a different way."
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Sylvester Stallone's son, Seargeoh (born 1979), was diagnosed with autism at age three. In an interview from the early 1980s, Stallone said, "You can’t force him into your world. I sort of go along with whatever he is doing."
Dan Marino's son, Michael (born 1988), was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. Marino says, "It's extremely important that people recognize that with the right proper care, and the proper therapies, that kids can definitely get better and have a great life."
Born: 09-15-1961
Age: 61
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Toni Braxton's son, Diezel (born 2003), was diagnosed with autism in 2006. For some time, Braxton believed that her son's autism was God's way of punishing her for having an abortion in 2001.
She later said, "When my youngest son was diagnosed with autism I feared that I was being punished for my earlier actions. I have since realized that my son is special and learns in a different way."
John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son, Jett (born 1992), had autism and suffered from seizures. Sadly, Jett passed away after having a seizure while the family was on vacation in the Bahamas in 2009.
Holly Robinson Peete's son, Rodney, Jr. (born 1997), was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old. She started the organization the HollyRod Foundation to provide support for families dealing with autism.
