“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 be diagnosed at any age.

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.

Celebrities who have autism as Kanye West announces diagnosis - The rapper said he was misdiagnosed as bipolar and announced he has autism in a new podcast interview

Kanye West has opened up about his autism diagnosis, saying his wife Bianca Censori encouraged him to seek a second opinion after feeling doubts over his initial bipolar disorder diagnosis.

LOS ANGELES (TNND) — Just a few days after Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, stunned everyone on the red carpet at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, the rapper revealed he was diagnosed with autism. The 47-year-old rapper shared the news during a one-on-one interview on Justin Laboy's podcast "The Download," which was published Tuesday.

Kanye West recently revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and is actually autistic. West’s disclosure highlights a broader issue: How often are people given incorrect mental health diagnosis,