Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis was a relief
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism — and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition.
Boyle told the Observer newspaper that she saw a specialist a year ago, who told her she had Asperger's and an above-average IQ.
Boyle, 52, had learning difficulties as a child, which she was told were the result of brain damage from oxygen deprivation at birth. She struggled in school and was bullied by other children.
"I have always known that I have had an unfair label put upon me," Boyle said in the interview, published Sunday.
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Gushing down my cheeks when she stated singing, the first time I heard her. I was astounded and dumbstuck.
She reached in and touched my soul. Her voice is so evocative.
Having a clear diagnosis must be a great relief. Very happy for this talented woman to be able to have insight into her troubled childhood. Being picked on is so hurtful and so destructive to self esteem. Love you, Susan. 
