Friday, December 13, 2013

Susan Boyle performs for the first time since revealing she has Asperger's ... - Daily Mail

Susan Boyle performs for the first time since revealing she has Asperger's ... Daily Mail Susan Boyle may have found out she has Asperger's Syndrome, but that's not going to stop her from carrying on her day job. The Scottish singer took to the stage on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women, where she sang festive favourite O Come All Ye ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGuBNVWlUbB5pfQ8_i4sx8Va1bOsw&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2521574/Susan-Boyle-performs-time-revealing-Aspergers-Syndrome.html

Susan Boyle relieved after Asperger's syndrome diagnosis

London, Dec 9 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is relieved after being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. It was the wrong diagnosis. Now, I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself," mirror.co.uk quoted Boyle as saying. via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-relieved-aspergers-syndrome-diagnosis-090007400.html

Susan Boyle says she has Asperger's syndrome

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. via http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/08/susan-boyle-says-has-asperger-syndrome/?

Is Anorexia The “Female Asperger's”? - Autism Daily Newscast

Autism Daily Newscast Is Anorexia The “Female Asperger's ”? Autism Daily Newscast In August, Autism Daily Newscast ran an article covering a recent study linking the characteristics of autism and anorexia nervosa. In our recent series on females with autism, we also covered the differences in the way symptoms of autism present in ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFMhp5R_2M-ZKE_21g1j0XybQG0fA&url=http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/is-anorexia-the-female-aspergers/5518/laurel-joss/

Dr. Manny: We must stop bullying people with autism

People need to understand that individuals on the autism spectrum are going to face challenges as they try to incorporate themselves into the fabric of a working environment. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/11/13/dr-manny-we-must-stop-bullying-people-with-autism/?

Montana college student flunks math, sues school

A Rocky Mountain College art student who flunked and dropped math classes required to earn a degree is suing to force the school to allow her to substitute two non-math courses so she can graduate. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/12/montana-college-student-flunks-math-sues-school/?

Susan Boyle says Asperger's syndrome diagnosis was 'a relief'

London, Dec 9 (ANI): Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, has confessed that her diagnosis was "a relief" because people thought she had "brain damage". During an interview with the Observer, the 52-year-old singer, who found fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent, said that she had visited a specialist in Scotland, who told her that her IQ was above average ... via http://in.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-asperger-39-syndrome-diagnosis-39-060405167.html

Dating with Asperger's - Salon

Salon Dating with Asperger's Salon After all, there are few places in society where social rules are as crucially important and deeply entrenched as in the sphere of courtship, and being mildly autistic — or having Asperger's Syndrome (AS), if you use the label as it was before the APA ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGS4_nJTjV_zTEFn67KHNUlpIidaw&url=http://www.salon.com/2013/12/06/dating_with_aspergers_partner/

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Singer Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's syndrome: paper

(Reuters) - Scottish singer Susan Boyle says she has a form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome, a diagnosis she says came as a relief after years of believing she had brain damage. Boyle, 52, told the Observer newspaper in an interview published Saturday she had sought help from a Scottish specialist a year ago believing her childhood diagnosis of brain damage was incorrect. "I was told I ... via http://news.yahoo.com/singer-susan-boyle-reveals-she-asperger-39-syndrome-032045690.html

Boyle reveals Asperger's diagnosis

Susan Boyle has revealed she has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, after years of believing she had suffered slight brain damage at birth. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/boyle-reveals-asperger-39-diagnosis-001250224.html

Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis was a relief

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. via http://news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-asperger-39-diagnosis-relief-110958259.html

Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's; news came as 'a relief'

LONDON - 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. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-she-diagnosed-asperger-39-news-111224025.html

Singer Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - TV Guide

Singer Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome TV Guide Asperger's affects people's social skills and ability to communicate. "I struggle with relationships," Boyle says. "I never know if people are genuine. I would say I have relationship difficulties, communicative difficulties, which lead to a lot of ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHulLoLpF3uT0X2UVJHX1hApNo_tg&url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/susan-boyle-aspergers-1074393.aspx

Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's

Scottish singer Susan Boyle revealed on Sunday that she has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. Boyle, a 52-year-old church volunteer who became a global singing sensation, told Britain's Observer newspaper she had been diagnosed a year ago and spoke of her relief after years of bullying for her learning difficulties. via http://news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-reveals-she-asperger-39-025838543.html

‘Cherry Pie’ vixen was suicidal

Video star penned tell-all about her wild and wasteful rock-and-roll life via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2914800695001/cherry-pie-vixen-was-suicidal/?

UK teenager faces retrial over school bomb plot

LONDON (AP) — A 17-year-old boy accused of planning a school attack inspired by the one at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999 faces a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. via http://news.yahoo.com/uk-teenager-faces-retrial-over-school-bomb-plot-174057997.html

Susan Boyle: my relief at discovering that I have Asperger's - The Guardian

The Guardian Susan Boyle: my relief at discovering that I have Asperger's The Guardian Asperger's affects social interaction and communication skills, and sometimes hinders the ability to form relationships and gauge appropriate behaviour in different social contexts. Boyle, who was called "Susie Simple" while growing up in her home town ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHQmUcN8mfp3DlFNDrJYzsnIR5ggA&url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism

Susan Boyle 'relieved' after Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis - The Independent

Susan Boyle 'relieved' after Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis The Independent Asperger's is defined by the National Autistic Society as having “similarities with autism, [though] people with Asperger syndrome have fewer problems with speaking and are often of average, or above average, intelligence”. It adds that they “may have ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFDQN7tZiP7ZR1OaEd6M7ravUbcvw&url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/susan-boyle-relieved-to-discover-aspergers-syndrome-diagnosis-8991416.html

Bullied boy with ADHD brings it on himself, classmate’s father says

A father whose teen is accused of posting a video online of classmates teasing a 13-year-old Iowa boy with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD says it is wrong, but added that the boy brings it upon himself. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/21/father-criticizes-video-posted-online-classmates-teasing-student-but-says/?

UK teenager faces retrial over Columbine-inspired school attack after jury reaches no verdict

A 17-year-old boy accused of planning a school attack inspired by the one at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999 faces a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. via http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/11/20/uk-teenager-faces-retrial-over-columbine-inspired-school-attack-after-jury/?