Richard – Interview 12b  

Richard – Interview 12b

Age at Interview: 22
Sex: Male
Age at Diagnosis: 2
Background: Richard is 22 years old single and unemployed. Ethnic background/nationality:

Brief outline:Richard, aged 22, was diagnosed with autism when he was just over two years old. He lives in independent supported living accommodation.

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Richard feels uncomfortable about jokes made by a member of staff.

 



Are the staff helpful there where you live?
 
Yes, I may very rarely have the odd issue with them. Such as one staff member trying to joke with us and not admit he’s joking for a while, and it can get really annoying.
 
When you say he sort of jokes with you. What he’s joking but you don’t think..?
 
Yes, he’s joking. I can read between the lines and I can tell he’s joking but he doesn’t want to admit it. I think he’s just messing around in a way which makes me feel uncomfortable.
 
So he’s sort of winding you up you think?
 
It’s not like he does it all the time.
 
Does he know he’s doing it do you think?
 
Yes.
 

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