Tim Burton may be autistic - according to his long-term partner Helena Bonham Carter. The 'Charlie and the Chocolate' director has some of the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - because he is highly intelligent but lacks in social skills, according to the actress. Helena, who has acted in four of her partner's films, recently starred in a TV movie in which she plays the mother of four autistic children. During her research, the star recognised character traits Tim shares with kids with Asperger's Syndrome, telling Britain's Evening Standard newspaper: "Tim will kill me, but while making this drama I realised he actually has a bit off Asperger's in him. You start recognising the signs"We were watching a documentary about autism and he said that's how he felt as a child. Autistic people have application and dedication. You can say something to Tim when he's working and he doesn't hear you"But that quality also makes him a fantastic father, he has an amazing sense of humour and imagination. He sees things other people don't see"

  1. by Trevor Sanders 19th Nov 2007 10:31

    At the tender age of 61, in September 2007 I was diagnosed as being just within the autistic spectrum and having "significant Asperbers". This diagnosis has helped me enormously. I be... Read More

  2. by Slymer 26th Feb 2008 14:15

    I was diagnosed with A.S a month before my 15th birthday. I'm not ashamed of it.It was because of me that my dad was diagnosed.
    The family watched an interview with Tim Burton a few mo... Read More

  3. by Bobbi Cooper 12th Feb 2010 17:18

    my little brother has Autism and my mom owns a hair salon and we have an Autism fundraiser and we always have so much fun and alot of people think my brother is retarted and i tell them... Read More