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Life on the Autism spectrum

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Steve and his son have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Steve is studying for a degree in autism using distance learning and has heightened sensory sensitivities and some OCD traits.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women in employment/education: >> Miranda – Interview 05b >> Miranda was pleased to get answers even though she was over 40 when she was diagnosed.

Miranda was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, after three years of her being aware that she may have the condition.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Damian – Interview 03b >> Damian was upset when he was first diagnosed because of the labels he’d been given in the past.

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.

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