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Vicky - Interview 38
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Vicky finds her support group a place to get away from everyday situations and have a normal life.
Vicky was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 33. She lives independently and has a good social life and supportive family but has found it difficult to get employment.
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Duncan - Interview 51
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Duncan prefers a night in, wearing a baggy tee shirt and jogging bottoms, to going out.
Duncan, 17, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was thirteen years old after originally being diagnosed with dyspraxia. He is currently in sixth form doing his A levels and hopes to go to university.
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