Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, has revealed that has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. The star had spent years believing that he suffered slight brain damage at birth.
In an interview with the newspaper The Observer, said he was relieved when he learned the diagnosis. She added that now she will be able to "understand better" herself. He also promised that this diagnosis "It will not make any difference in my life".
Asperger syndrome is a form of autism that results in difficulties in social situations. People who suffer from it are often unable to understand non-verbal communication. However, they tend to excel in an area or hobby that interests them a lot since they focus intensely on it.
"Greater understanding"
Boyle, 52, revealed she was misdiagnosed as a child:
“They told me I had brain damage. I always knew it was an unfair label. Now I have a clearer understanding of what is happening to me and I feel relieved and a little more relaxed about myself. This is not going to make any difference in my life. It's just a condition I have to live with. "
The singer has gone on to become one of the best-selling artists in Great Britain. Last year, a musical based on his life toured various cities in the UK and Ireland. He has also said that a movie is being planned about his rise to fame. Source