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We asked people what they thought the causes of autism were, and this produced some interesting reflections. 

 

Some thought it was genetic and they identified other family members they thought were definitely on the spectrum. A few people had children who were also on the spectrum or “had leanings in that direction”.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Causes of autism >> Causes of autism

We asked people what they thought the causes of autism were, and this produced some interesting reflections. 

 

Some thought it was genetic and they identified other family members they thought were definitely on the spectrum. A few people had children who were also on the spectrum or “had leanings in that direction”.

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• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Steve - Interview 37 >> Steve thinks that “the genetic finger print is not perfect”.

Steve and his son have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Steve is studying for a degree in autism using distance learning and has heightened sensory sensitivities and some OCD traits.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Neil and Catherine - Interview 55 >> Catherine recalls growing up with her dad.

Catherine, 27, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 23. She works part time as a volunteer gardener.

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