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Age under 6
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Caron - Interview 15
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Caron’s son has eaten the same food every day since he was one.
Caron’s son, Leo, was diagnosed with autism when he was three. He attends a mainstream primary school but Caron worries that he is not receiving appropriate support.
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Parents of children on the Autism Spectrum
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Age 12-17
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Rosie - Interview 18
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Rosie wants her son to eat properly for social reasons and he would rather eat a lot of one thing rather than various foods.
Rosie’s son, Sam, was originally diagnosed with dyspraxia and then with autism when he was five years old. He attends a special school which has a specialist autism unit which he enjoys.
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