Aspergers Syndrome

Does Tom Hanks have Aspergers?

I have not found anywhere to confirm or deny that Tom Hanks has Aspergers Syndrome.  I have noticed many requests for information on Tom Hanks and Aspergers though.

What I can tell you is that Tom Hanks has been included on the list of people who are suspected as possibly having Aspergers Syndrome at  http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_2086.shtml.  This is a very interesting list of people who are speculated as having Aspergers based on the research and opinions of people who study Aspergers Syndrome.

Interesting to note though is Tom Hanks is related to Abraham Lincoln who is also on this list of suspected people with Aspergers.  This suggests possible genetic ties that might include the Aspergers traits if they both indeed have/had Aspergers.

Another interesting note I found about Tom Hanks is that his character “Forest Gump” portrays a person with many Aspergers traits.  Hummmmm……makes you wonder!