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Neil and Catherine - Interview 55
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Catherine was worried before getting the diagnosis but mostly she felt relief at no longer having to see doctors.
Catherine, 27, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 23. She works part time as a volunteer gardener.
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Mary – Interview 01b
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Mary was afraid she might have a personality disorder. When she realised she might have Asperger syndrome she read everything she could about it.
After researching various conditions on the internet, Mary was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome aged 21. She also has OCD and experiences anxieties.
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