Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism. The singer, who has previously spoken openly about his ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome diagnoses, shared the news on August 13 during a Q&A held to launch his new clothing brand, Hopeium.
Williams, 52, said, “I have ADHD and I just found out I have a bit of autism as well," adding that he loves it "because it explains so much."
“It is my get-out-of-jail-free card now," he quipped.
People on the autism spectrum face stigma and negative stereotypes everywhere they go. Common misconceptions of the condition facilitate the discrimination that goes with it. This gallery aims to challenge the public's preconceived notions of people on the autism spectrum by showing that they're more familiar than we thought.
Click on to meet celebrities with autism who are changing our perceptions.