Many celebrities have gone public about their children who were born with special needs. They have used their social platforms and financial standing to raise awareness for these conditions and some have even founded their own charities to help find cures and aid others who suffer from the very things that affect their respective children. Check out our list of celebrities who have kids with special needs.
Celebrities Who Have Kids With Special Needs
Apr 8, 2015
Actor John C. McGinley’s son was born with Down Syndrome.
Colin Farrell’s son, James, was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, which causes developmental and physical delays.
Actor Christopher Gorham’s son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.
Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton’s son, Diesel, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3.
Jacqueline Laurita of The Real Housewives of New Jersey has a son, Nicholas, who was diagnosed with autism.
Backstreet Boys crooner Brian Littrell's son, Baylee, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, which causes heart problems in children.
Model Katie Price’s son, Harvey, suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome.
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino’s son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2.
Actor Gary Cole’s daughter, Mary Cole, was diagnosed with autism.
Sylvester Stallone’s son, Seargeoh, was diagnosed with autism in 1990.
Actor Mark Feuerstein’s daughter Addie was diagnosed with ALCAPA, or anomalous left coronary from the pulmonary artery.
Actor Joe Mantegna’s daughter, Mia, was diagnosed with autism.
Jenny McCarthy’s son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism in 2005.
Jon Stewart’s son was diagnosed with Celiac disease.
Actress Laura San Giacomo’s son, Mason, suffers from Cerebral Palsy.
American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is very vocal in the autism community because his children are on the autism spectrum.
