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“Ghostbusters” Actor Shares His Experience with Autism. By Chantelle Dixon. When Dan Aykroyd (the writer of Ghostbusters) was a young boy, he was diagnosed with Tourette’s and Asperger’s. Nowadays, both are controllable and manageable, and he has been able to channel them creatively.
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Dec 12, 2013 · December 12, 2013. Dan Aykroyd is in the news for going public about his autism. Aykroyd—comedian, singer, actor and screenwriter, Blues Brother and, of course, Ghostbuster— tells the Daily Mail that he was diagnosed with Asperger’s (a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder) in the 1980s.
Dan Aykroyd, the comedian, actor, and screenwriter behind Ghostbusters, revealed he has Asperger's syndrome in the 1980s. He said his autism helped him create the iconic comedy film and cope with the challenges of Hollywood.
Dec 5, 2014 · Learn how the actor and writer of Ghostbusters, Dan Aykroyd, used his Asperger's traits to create and star in the comedy film. Find out how he was diagnosed with Tourette's and Asperger's, and how he overcame the challenges and embraced his creativity.
Jun 10, 2021 · Learn about the comedy legend's career, from \"Saturday Night Live\" to \"Ghostbusters,\" and his passion for the supernatural and blues. Find out how he lost John Belushi, founded House of Blues, and created Crystal Head Vodka.
Learn how the actor of Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers coped with his hidden disorders of Asperger's and Tourette's. Find out his symptoms, diagnosis, therapy and how they influenced his career and life.
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Oct 28, 2016 · Dr. Kerry Magro, an autism advocate and speaker, shares why he tells people that Dan Aykroyd is on the autism spectrum. He explains how Aykroyd's interests and achievements can inspire other people with autism and their families.
