Kanye West suggests autism explains his 'episodes.' Advocates say that's harmful — and false
Kanye West, the musical artist whose reputation plummeted in recent years due to his controversial statements and actions, revealed this week that he's been diagnosed with autism and suggested it's behind some of his erratic behaviour.
Kanye West says he has been diagnosed with autism
“Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Autism is not considered a mental health disorder and can be diagnosed at any age.
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West said he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in the past and actually has autism—which is estimated to affect about 1 in 45 adults in the United States.
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During a recent appearance on Justin LaBoy's The Download podcast, Kanye claimed that his bipolar diagnosis was actually a "misdiagnosis" — and that he's actually autistic. In the interview, Kanye suggested that it was his current partner Bianca Censori who encouraged him to seek a second opinion regarding his initial diagnosis.
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The rapper and designer formerly known as Kanye West revealed the diagnosis during a podcast interview where he also discussed his upcoming album.
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Kanye West says he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, claiming on popular podcast The Download that he actually has autism.
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Kanye West has said he has been diagnosed with autism and is not bipolar, having sought rediagnosis at the insistence of his wife Bianca Censori. The rapper - who has shocked the world again after collaborating with disgraced music mogul P Diddy - has been outspoken about his mental health in recent years,
Kanye West reveals he has autism and Bianca Censori urged him to question bipolar diagnosis
Kanye West reveals he has autism and Bianca Censori urged him to question bipolar diagnosisSource: Justin Laboy
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A lot of what was sending me into the episodes…The constant feeling of not being in control spun me out of control,” the rapper shared on the “Download” podcast.
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