Braxton Arrives At The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

In 2007, Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton was named the national celebrity spokesperson for the advocacy organization Autism Speaks. Braxton has two children, one of which was diagnosed with autism.

Actor Aidan Quinn Arrives At Premier

Actor Aidan Quinn arrives at the premiere of "Unknown" in Los Angeles, California on February 16, 2011. Actor Aidan Quinn is the parent of an autistic child. (Credit; Gabriel Bouys /AFP/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Los Angeles Dodgers

Former baseball player Carl Erskine has been outspoken about autism and its affects.
Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers in a Spring Training game at Holman Stadium on March 17, 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Dan Marino Arrives At Benefit

Marino attends the 25th Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
Former NFL quarterback Dan Marino created the Dan Marino Foundation after his son was diagnosed with autism.

Boston College Golden Eagles Vs. Miami Hurricanes

Doug Flutie and his wife founded the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation to make it easier on autistic children and their families.
ESPN analyst and former quarterback Doug Flutie for the Boston College Golden Eagles stands in the end-zone near the spot of the famous 'Hail Flutie' during an interview before the game against the University of Miami Hurricanes at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Florida. The play by Flutie on the last play of the game to upset the Hurricanes happened 22 years ago today. (Credit: Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Asner Arrives At The 82nd Annual Academy Awards

Actor Ed Asner is the parent of an autistic son.

Cole Arrives At The Premiere Of "HOP"

Gary Cole’s daughter was diagnosed with autism.

Walk Now For Autism Speaks

Former NFL Player Rodney Peete is seen here with wife and actress Holly Robinson Peete. They hold books that they authored on Autism at the Walk Now for Autism Speaks on April 24, 2010 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Since Peete’s son was diagnosed with autism, she has played a major role in the cause to fight the disability. She is also an Autism Speaks board member (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/Autism Speaks via Getty Images)

Carrey And His Daughter Rally

US actor Jim Carrey (C), his daughter Jane (L) and US actress Jenny McCarthy hold photos of McCarthy’s son Evan who was diagnosed with autism at a rally in front of the Capitol Washington, DC. The march and rally was organized by advocacy groups aiming to eliminate toxins from children's vaccines. McCarthy is one of the most well-known faces in the battle against autism (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images).

Mantegna And Daughter Arrive At InStyle/Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party

Actor Joe Mantegna is the father of a daughter with autism. His daughter Mia is reportedly “highly functioning”. He is pictured here with his oldest daughter, Gia.

Merton Hanks Arrives At The 7th Annual Pre-Draft Party

Retired footballer Merton Hanks played a major role in getting the word out about autism. He is the father of a little girl on the autism spectrum.

Phoebe Snow Performs

Performer Phoebe Snow sings during the 2nd Annual Friends of Harlem Dowling All Star Gala, April 8, 2004 in New York City. Snow’s daughter has autism (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers Vs. Atlanta Thrashers

Scott Mellanby #19 of the Atlanta Thrashers looks on against the Florida Panthers at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers won 4-2. Mellanby has a child with autism.(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Stallone Arrives At Thw Premiere Of "His Way"

Sylvester Stallone’s son Seargeoh suffers from autism. In the 1980s, Stallone reportedly donated money from his movie premiers to a research fund he and his ex-wife created. Stallone arrives at the premiere of the HBO documentary at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California.

38th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Actors Tisha Campbell-Martin and Duane Martin have a son with autism. This couple arrived at the 38th annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.