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Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Alex – Interview 04b >> When Alex is unwell, she withdraws from everyday life significantly and watches DVDs for 10 hours a day.

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 >> Women in employment/education: >> Gail – Interview 06b >> Gail finds socialising exhausting because there are so many things to focus on.

At 18 year old, Gail suspected she may have Asperger syndrome, but did not feel the need to get diagnosed until more recently. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Mary – Interview 01b >> The first psychiatrist Mary saw said that she interacted too well to have Asperger syndrome. The second carried out specific tests for autism spectrum

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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Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> Jamie – Interview 02b >> Jamie’s mum instigated his diagnosis as a child because his behaviour was different to other children.

Jamie was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 9 years old. He uses certain techniques which helps him gain comfort and confidence in social interactions. He’s working towards finding employment and leaving home to live independently.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Christopher – Interview 14b >> Christopher wants more awareness about autism and feels it is like “the cancer of the mental health world”, the worst illness you could have.

Christopher, 17, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 14. Family is very important to Christopher and he will soon start college to do A-Levels in history and law.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> John – Interview 08b >> John was on the verge of a diagnosis of schizophrenia as a teenager.

After having a lot of contact with mental health services over the years, John was diagnosed with mild Asperger syndrome aged 45. Previous employment has proved problematic for John and he feels employers should be more aware of Asperger syndrome.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Damian – Interview 03b >> Damian tends to go out with “odd ball misfits” and relationships have been very intense.

Damian was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome a year ago. He is well educated with a degree, Master’s degree and a PGCE, and is now studying for a PhD. Damian lives with his son, 7, who has classic autism.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Alex – Interview 04b >> Alex’s social worker admits she has no understanding of autism which is “scary”.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women not in paid employment/education >> Alex – Interview 04b >> It has taken a long time for Alex to get an appropriate care package. She had a long period of being passed between learning disability and mental hea

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Christopher – Interview 14b >> Christopher says finding a decent mental health service is like trying to find the Scarlett Pimpernel.

Christopher, 17, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 14. Family is very important to Christopher and he will soon start college to do A-Levels in history and law.