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Vladimir Putin - According to The Telegraph, the Russian president suffers from Asperger's. The newspaper reports that the neurological development of the Russian was interrupted in childhood when his mother had a health problem.

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Robin Williams - Because of his peculiar behavior in public and his hyperactivity, many believe that the actor had Asperger's. However, Robin Williams was also suffering with depression at the time.

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James Joyce - The Irish writer is said to have suffered from Asperger's. It is worth noting that, although sufferers from this condition experience difficulties with social interaction, they often show an excellent ability to communicate through writing.

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Dan Aykroyd - Dan Aykroyd has talked about his experience as an Asperger's sufferer in several interviews. The Canadian actor said that the syndrome helped him in the movie 'Ghostbusters', as he was obsessed with ghosts.

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Susan Boyle - The Scottish singer has Asperger syndrome. One of the symptoms the singer often demonstrates is a lack of control over her emotions.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Many researchers believe that the Austrian composer had Asperger's syndrome because of his difficulty in relating to other people and also because he was a musical genius.

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Stanley Kubrick - According to the Daily Telegraph, the American director had an obsessive behavior and had trouble dealing with others at work. On the other hand, the syndrome may have increased his attention to detail.

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Temple Grandin - Autism helped the scientist to relate better to the animals she studied. Temple Grandin was considered by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Daryl Hannah - The American actress has revealed in several interviews that, when she was younger, she had serious problems interacting socially.

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Bill Gates - Although it has never been confirmed, it is possible that Bill Gates suffers from Asperger syndrome. Throughout his life, he has shown several signs of suffering from some kind of autism.

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Blind Tom Wiggins - Despite being blind, Wiggins learned to play the piano at age four. With a story similar to that of Mozart, the syndrome helped him listen to and interpret music differently from other people.

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Thomas Jefferson - Many psychologists have noted that Jefferson had some kind of autism. The former US president had difficulty relating to other people and was extremely sensitive to loud noises. However, the diagnosis has never been confirmed.

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James Durbin - In addition to having Asperger's, the American singer also suffers from Tourette syndrome. Singing helps him to ease Tourette's tics.

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Abraham Lincoln - One of the most iconic presidents of the United States seemed to love routines, was a strict person and had a history of depression. This has led many psychologists to believe he had Asperger syndrome.

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Charles XII of Sweden - As a king, Charles was stubborn, repetitive, loved routines, and did not feel empathy for other people. This led many researchers to believe that Charles suffered from Asperger's.

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Courtney Love - The singer was diagnosed with autism when she was 9 years old. Courtney Love does not like to talk about the topic in interviews but has stated that the syndrome manifests itself through moments of isolation.

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Isaac Asimov - The author if 'I, Robot' also suffered from the syndrome. Isaac wrote and published about 500 books.

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Paddy Considine - Certain elements of the movie 'Tyrannosaur', are based on the British director's experience with Asperger Syndrome.

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Prince John of the United Kingdom - The prince was known for his repetitive behavior and his constant isolation. Although Asperger syndrome has never been diagnosed, many researchers believe that the symptoms presented by the prince point to this diagnosis.

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Andy Warhol - The artist had an eccentric personality and used a lot of repetitive themes in his art. It is speculated that Warhol had some form of autism, Asperger's being the most likely.

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Glenn Gould - The Canadian pianist loved routine. Constant repetition and obsession are two common symptoms in those who have Asperger syndrome.

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Emily Dickinson - Emily Dickinson is probably one of the most famous poets of all time. She is another example of someone who suffered from the syndrome and shown great talent.

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Michelangelo - It is believed that the Italian artist had the syndrome. Michelangelo could not maintain relationships with anyone.

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Henry Cavendish - The British physicist could not deal with other people and had an obsession with standards. He is one of the greatest physicists in history.

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