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    Susan Boyle

    Susan Boyle has revealed that she has Asperger syndrome.

    The singer - who shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 - discussed her diagnosis in an interview with The Observer, saying it had come as a "relief".

    She revealed that she saw a specialist a year ago, who discovered she had the condition.

    "I have Asperger's," she said. "It is a relief."

    She continued: "Asperger's doesn't define me. It's a condition that I have to live with and work through, but I feel more relaxed about myself.

    "People will have a greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do."

    Boyle admitted that she has become frustrated in the past when media outlets have misunderstood her condition and labelled it incorrectly.

    She said: "Some articles have said I have brain damage. It's been something else. I have always known that I have had an unfair label put upon me."

    The star explained that she struggles to form relationships and sometimes has trouble communicating with people.

    She said: "I never know if people are genuine. I would say I have relationship difficulties, communicative difficulties, which lead to a lot of frustration. If people were a bit more patient, that would help."

    The National Autistic Society has praised Boyle's decision to discuss her diagnosis and creating awareness of the condition.

    Chief Executive Mark Lever said: "Asperger syndrome is a form of autism, which affects the way a person communicates with, and relates to others.

    "Diagnosis can be a critical milestone for people with the condition, which, as Susan said, can be a relief, providing an explanation for years of feeling 'different'. It can also offer a gateway to identifying appropriate support, and without it many people may find it difficult to access the help they need.

    "By revealing her diagnosis Susan has played an important role in bringing the issue of autism to the nation's attention. Autism can have a profound and sometimes devastating effect on individuals and families, but public understanding and support can make a huge difference."
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