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Road to discovery :
Autism diagnosis: the beginning
Autism diagnosis: the process
Autism diagnosis: feelings
Causes

Characteristics of autism :
Communication and interaction
Feeling different
Fears, anxieties and anger
Sensory sensitivities
Obsessions
Strategies
Positive change over time

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Self help skills
Housing
Health and depression

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Intimate Relationships
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Life on the Autism spectrum

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Alex was diagnosed with classic autism aged three years old. She lives independently in an adapted house, with some care assistance. A few years ago she was injured in a road accident and, as a result, now has epilepsy.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Sam – Interview 17b >> Sam stopped talking to his parents when he was 17. Since learning his diagnosis he has resumed contact with them

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

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