The 23-year-old left the villa last month for “personal reasons” and has now opened up about living with the spectrum condition, which affects the way people see, hear and feel the world around them.
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Niall Aslam has revealed he has Asperger's
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In a lengthy post on Instagram, Niall wrote: “Right, so here it goes…for this post I am putting my laying it on thick brush down and hoping to hit the nation with a love potion.
“For far too long I have suffered in silence and not acknowledged a massive fact about my life which going into the villa has led me to finally realise and accept.”
He revealed he was diagnosed as a young child but chose never to share his condition outside of his close family.
“Growing up was extremely difficult for me and I often felt out of place,” he said. “I always felt that people didn’t understand me, yet I was afraid to reveal my true scales as I did not want the label or stigma that was attached to it.
“But now I think it is important that I come forward, not only so that I can finally be honest with myself and to those around me, but also so that other individuals in my position can embrace their true colours.”
He continued: “It’s not been an easy ride for me to come to terms with this fact but I am glad that I can now accept who I am, and am looking forward to my next chapter.
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Niall left the 'Love Island' villa for personal reasons
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“I would just like to thank the team at ITV for always backing me and giving me the opportunity to rid my myself of my insecurities and embrace the fact that I am different yet I am still a rainbow fish.
“I can’t explain how grateful I am for the support from the whole team over this period.I would also like to thank the British public for the love you have all shown me over the past few weeks, it has been overwhelming.
“Now it’s time for this rainbow fish to dive deep into the big blue ocean and show the world what I’m all about – there’s more layers to come.”
Niall finished off with the hashtags: “AutismAwareness #BeYourOwnKindOfRainbowFish #LessPrangMoreLove.”
Niall was coupled with Georgia Steel prior to his departure from the villa, which came just nine days into the series.
‘Love Island’ continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
'Love Island' new contestants
Darylle Sargeant(01 of12)
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Age: 24
From: Watford
Occupation: Eyebrow technician
She says: "I’ve got my eye on Adam, he is beautiful. I like Jack too and Josh."
Claim to fame: "I went on some dates with Dean Ralph who is now on TOWIE. We stayed friends." (credit:ITV)
Jack Fowler(02 of12)
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Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Semi-professional footballer
He says: "I think people might get frustrated with how honest I can be, people can think that is a threat. When I’m in a room, people know I’m there. I’ve got a good vibe about me."
Claim to fame: "I was in Tom Zanetti’s music video." (credit:ITV)
Charlie Brake(03 of12)
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Age: 23
From: Chelsea
Occupation: Socialite
He says: "My type on paper is blonde, blue eyes, petite and curvy. I’ve got my eye on Ellie and Megan."
Claim to fame: "My grandfather founded a food distribution company called Brakes which my family own and we sold it so everyone is well looked after." (credit:ITV)
Savanna Darnell(04 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Singer / dancer
She says: "I am a girls’ girl, so who knows we will see what happens, but I don’t want to make any enemies."
Claim to fame: "When I was a baby, I was on the packaging of a nappy brand. My face was everywhere! Also, my dad is Kid Creole!" (credit:ITV)
Dean Overson(05 of12)
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Age: 25
From: Burnley
Occupation: Car Sales Executive
He says: "I like Megan and I’d go for Ellie. Zara is beautiful as well. I think all of the girls are lovely in their own way." (credit:ITV)
Ellie Jones(06 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Kent
Occupation: Customer service and office administrator
She says: "I was seeing Jack Fincham on and off. We met in August 2016 and dated on and off for a while. When I look at him, I do still think there is something there but I would never go back there."
Claim to fame: "I was on baby ballroom when I was younger!" (credit:ITV)
Charlie Williams(07 of12)
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Age: 24
From: Bath
Occupation: Tanning shop assistant
She says: "I really like Alex – I like him more the more that I watch the show. His values are so strong. I think we’d have a lot in common. The new guy Sam also seems really funny; I think I would get on with him." (credit:ITV)
Grace Wardle(08 of12)
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Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Hairdresser
She says: "My biggest worry is just being seen as the funny one and not having anyone want to go on a date with me. The person that everyone wants to chat to as a friend but no one wants to date."
Claim to fame: "I washed Joanna Lumley’s hair once! She came into my salon. That was so fun. A bit of Ab Fab." (credit:ITV)
Alex Miller(09 of12)
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Age: 28
From: Essex
Occupation: Structural Glazier
He says: "In the villa I like Dani. I like Ellie too, she’s cute. Dani is very coupled up with Jack so we’ll have to see how coupled up they really are when I go in…" (credit:ITV)
Frankie Foster(10 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Cheltenham
Occupation: Business management student / fitness coach
He says: "I change my mind in terms of who I like every time I watch it –but at the moment it is probably Ellie and Zara. They both seem cool and chatty. They’re most similar to my usual type."
Claim to fame: "I played semi professional rugby when I was a teenager. I’ve done some modelling as well." (credit:ITV)
Jordan Adefeyisan(11 of12)
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Age: 23
From: Stockport
Occupation: Model
He says: "In the villa, I fancy Ellie, Megan and Georgia is fit as well. I know they are coupled up but it's all a game isn't it..." (credit:ITV)
Kazimir Crossley(12 of12)
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Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Make-up artist
She says: "I don’t really like arrogance. I like guys with personality. What Adam did to Rosie puts me off, he gets what he wants and he needs to learn you can’t always get what you want."
Claim to fame: "I have done the makeup for some famous people – I worked on Stormzy’s music videos and I helped with the makeup for Chris and Kem’s video. I did Kem’s makeup. I was asking him all about Love Island but it was a long time ago and I never would have dreamed back then that I would now be going on the show." (credit:ITV)