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1. Susan Boyle. The Scottish singer became an international star after appearing on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009. Boyle was diagnosed with a Asperger Syndrome - a form of autism - later in life.
From Like to Love for Young People with Aspergers Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends. Jessica Kingsley Pub. ISBN 978-0-857007-77-3. Pike, Joanna; Attwood, Tony (18 July 2019). Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic and Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences. London, UK.
Autism and Creativity: Is there a link between autism in men and exceptional ability?. New York: Brunner Routledge. ISBN 978-1583912133. [6] Fitzgerald, Michael (2005). The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger's Syndrome and the Arts. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 1-84310-3346. [7] Fitzgerald, Michael (2009).
The World Autism Organisation (abbreviated WAO) is an international organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with autism and their families. It was established in Luxembourg on November 21, 1998, by Autism-Europe , during a ceremony at the European Parliament , in the presence of Grand-Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte .
One parent who has joined that fight is actor Colin Farrell, whose 21-year-old son James has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder that is often misdiagnosed as autism.
The fund has supported many projects through grants and loans including: Autism at Kingwood which supports people with autism spectrum disorders to enjoy full and active lives; Prior's Court, the foundation's largest benefaction, with a residential school for 70 autistic pupils and Young Adult Centre for 20 autistic students; Autism99, the ...
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After McCollum used an insanity defense based on Asperger's, he became a folk hero to people with autism spectrum disorders, especially children, and was celebrated for his "rebellion against what autistics often call the dreary world of the 'neurotypicals '". In spite of his diagnosis from several psychiatrists, this defense was denied during ...