People's Interview : Healthtalkonline

Full list of topics

Road to discovery :
Autism diagnosis: the beginning
Autism diagnosis: the process
Autism diagnosis: feelings
Causes

Characteristics of autism :
Communication and interaction
Feeling different
Fears, anxieties and anger
Sensory sensitivities
Obsessions
Strategies
Positive change over time

Everyday life :
Activities and interests
Self help skills
Housing
Health and depression

Education and Employment :
Education
Further education
Employment and day services
Difficulties with employment

Support and information :
Information
Support groups
Professional support
Messages to others

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Life on the Autism spectrum

People's stories

Women not in paid employment/education

Debbie - Interview 19 :
Debbie was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 35 years old after experiencing bullying in the workplace. She now does voluntary work and looks ...

Vicky - Interview 38 :
Vicky was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 33. She lives independently and has a good social life and supportive family but has found ...

Neil and Catherine - Interview 55 :
Catherine, 27, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 23. She works part time as a volunteer gardener.

Alex – Interview 04b :
Alex was diagnosed with classic autism aged three years old. She lives independently in an adapted house, with some care assistance. A few years ago ...

Mary – Interview 01b :
After researching various conditions on the internet, Mary was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome aged 21. She also has OCD and experiences anxieties.

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