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Autism diagnosis: the beginning
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Sam was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. He is studying for a PhD and lives by himself.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> Simon – Interview 16b >> Education professionals should have more autism awareness training, and they should involve people with autism in this.

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 is interested in animals and aims to find employment in this area. Simon does talks on autism to help people to understand.

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