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Autism diagnosis: the beginning
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Life on the Autism spectrum

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Richard was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome seven years ago after being referred to a specialist diagnostic centre. He is working hard to change aspects of his behaviour for his wife and family.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Women in employment/education: >> Harriet - Interview 42 >> For Harriet’s children she was just their Mum. Her diagnosis didn’t come till they had grown up.

Harriet was diagnosed with high functioning autism when she was 39 years old. She has aspects of her life which she finds difficult like changes in routine, sensory sensitivities and a dislike of social interaction.

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