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Does Dan Aykroyd Have Autism Or Asperger's?

Yes, Dan Aykroyd was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in the 1980s, after his wife Donna encouraged him to see a doctor.
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Does Dan Aykroyd Have Autism?

One of the most famous people with Asperger's Syndrome is the popular comedic actor Dan Aykroyd.

Dan Aykroyd was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in the 1980s, after his wife Donna encouraged him to see a doctor.

As a child, he was expelled from two different schools by the time a doctor diagnosed him with Tourette Syndrome at age 12.

Since then, Aykroyd has been honest and up-front about his experiences with living with the autism spectrum.

The talented actor and writer has spoken to great detail about how his experiences on the autism spectrum contributed to his character in the movie "Ghostbusters".

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