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• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Richard and Sue - Interview 10 >> Sue has had a difficult relationship; she is cautiously hopeful about Richard’s attempts to change his behaviour.

Richard was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome seven years ago after being referred to a specialist diagnostic centre. He is working hard to change aspects of his behaviour for his wife and family.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Debbie - Interview 19 >> Debbie describes how she has not been able to get the support she needs.

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 after the home for her father.

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Tim and Julie – Interview 09b >> Julie is better able to let Tim do what he wants to do, now they have the diagnosis.

Tim was diagnosed with autism eight years after a paediatrician suggested that there was a family link between himself and his son. Tim has a very supportive wife and they have two sons who also have autism.

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Positive change over time

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Positive change over time >> Positive change over time

Positive change over time

• >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Autism and positive change >> Autism and positive change

Some people we interviewed talked about how their lives had improved in different ways. This was often an outcome of finding out they were on the autism spectrum and finding ways of helping to make their lives easier such as learning about body language or trying to understand and develop empathy [see Autism diagnosis]. Some people had also become more accepting of who they were once they were diagnosed and they did not try so hard to fit in any longer. 

• Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Autism and positive change >> Autism and positive change

Some people we interviewed talked about how their lives had improved in different ways. This was often an outcome of finding out they were on the autism spectrum and finding ways of helping to make their lives easier such as learning about body language or trying to understand and develop empathy [see Autism diagnosis]. Some people had also become more accepting of who they were once they were diagnosed and they did not try so hard to fit in any longer.