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Daniel - Interview 24
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Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 23. Daniel also has OCD and worries a lot about offending people.
Gavin - Interview 44
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Gavin, aged 28, was diagnosed with autism when he was 14 years old. He lives in a residential facility connected to his old school with ...
Barbara and Howard - Interview 45
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Howard, 53, was diagnosed with autism when he was in his teens. He worked at a bakery for over twenty years, then returned to university ...
John - Interview 52
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John, 65, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 62. He had a series of jobs and started some university courses over the years ...
Daniel and Margaret - Interview 54
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Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 11 years old. He does voluntary work one day a week and Margaret runs a support ...
Peter and Myrtle - Interview 03
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Despite some difficult times, Myrtle describes being incredibly fond of her husband and, when she was in ill health for a number of years, Peter ...
Luke - Interview 35
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Luke was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was eight years old. He has written three books and is a keen photographer.
Jamie – Interview 02b
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Jamie was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 9 years old. He uses certain techniques which helps him gain comfort and confidence in social ...
Russell – Interview 07b
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Russell was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 12 years old. His awareness of potential difficulties is increasing as he grows older and more ...
Richard – Interview 12b
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Richard, aged 22, was diagnosed with autism when he was just over two years old. He lives in independent supported living accommodation.
Simon – Interview 16b
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Simon, aged 22 was diagnosed with autism when he was 5 years old. He has developed his own strategies to cope during social situations. Simon ...
Tom – Interview 15b
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Tom was diagnosed with autism as a child. He lives on his own with 24 hour support.
John – Interview 08b
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After having a lot of contact with mental health services over the years, John was diagnosed with mild Asperger syndrome aged 45. Previous employment has ...
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