Odds are that you know someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sometimes collectively (and inaccurately) referred to as autism, ASD is actually a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and interaction. This disorder disrupts the everyday life of those diagnosed and is generally misunderstood by the general public.

In order to celebrate Autism Awareness month this April, let's look at some famous people who have been diagnosed or are suspected of having ASD. Because no disability can stop a person from doing amazing things.

1. Stanley Kubrick - Suspected of Aspergers

Stanley Kubrick is one of the most celebrated and influential filmmakers of the 20th century, known for such films as "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange." He's known for a cold and cynical way of looking at the world through his camera along with a kind of black humor.

However, Kubrick was born in 1928, when a diagnosis of ASD would have been impossible. Instead, looking through records and biographies of his life, psychologist Dr. Michael Fitzgerald and Viktoria Lyons suspect him of having Asperger's Syndrome.

This is evident from his intense need for control (the stuff of legends to anyone who worked with him on film projects). He also relied on workaholic tendencies, detachment and intellectualism in order to create one of the most enigmatic personalities in film history.

2. Dan Akroyd - Currently Diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome

According to an interview with the Daily Mail, Akroyd wasn't diagnosed with Aspergers until later in his life at the suggestion of his wife, but he was diagnosed with Tourette's when he was 14. This was the reason he was obsessed with ghosts and law enforcement, spawning one of the most famous comedies of all time, "Ghostbusters."

A legendary comedian known for his deadpan delivery and fantastic scriptwriting, Akroyd was also the first SNL cast member to receive an Oscar and is known for films like "The Blues Brothers" and "Dragnet."

3. Susan Boyle - currently diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome

One of "Britain's Got Talent" and the internet's famous success stories, Susan Boyle was only recently diagnosed (in 2013). After her fairy-tale audition in 2009, Boyle became well-known as the small woman with a beautiful, piercing voice. This makes it even more difficult for her to manage her episodes that interfere in her public and private life.

With six studio albums and selling more than 25 million records worldwide (as of 2013), Boyle reports that she feels more comfortable and safe onstage than anywhere in the world. Everyone makes mistakes, but Boyle continues to soar.