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Life on the Autism spectrum

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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 >> Men in employment/education >> Mark - Interview 58 >> Mark soon realised that people with Asperger syndrome are all quite different “and there will be people you like and people you don’t”.

Mark, 27, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 26. He is returning to university to study economics and accountancy.

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