Celebrities with autism who are changing our perceptions
Susan Boyle - The Scottish singer was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in 2012, after being misdiagnosed with brain damage as a child.
Susan Boyle - Boyle leapt to fame when she appeared on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009, singing 'I Dreamed a Dream' from 'Les Misérables.'
Susan Boyle - Now working behind the scenes after years of mistreatment, including being called Simple Susie, Boyle is worth about US$40 million.
Daryl Hannah - Daryl Hannah was diagnosed with autism when she was a child, but only opened up about it to the public in 2013.
Daryl Hannah - Hannah is best-known for her performances in 'Kill Bill,' 'Wall Street,' and 'Sense8.'
Daryl Hannah - Medical professionals advised Hannah to lead a quiet life.
Courtney Love - Love described how she was diagnosed with autism when she was nine-years-old in her biography 'Courtney Love: The Real Story.
Courtney Love - Courtney Love was the lead singer of Hole and her career has spanned four decades.
Courtney Love - Love has faced intense criticism for her semi-naked performances and her rocky relationship with late husband, Kurt Cobain.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson - Palmer-Tomkinson was a British TV personality who was diagnosed with autism in 2014.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson - The party-loving socialite was also the goddaughter of Prince Charles and a regular in the British tabloids.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson - Palmer-Tomkinson died of a perforated ulcer in 2017 at the age of 45.
James Durbin - Durbin finished fourth in the 10th season of 'Americal Idol' and was the lead singer of Quiet Riot.
James Durbin - Durbin was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 10-years-old.
James Durbin - Durbin released three albums between 2011 and 2016.
Matt Savage - Matt Savage, seen here with Chaka Khan, is a musician with savant syndrome.
Matt Savage - Savage has toured the world and played on the 'Late Show with David Letterman,' 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' and 'The Today Show.'
Matt Savage - Savage currently teaches and plays concerts.