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Steve - Interview 37
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Steven thinks there is a lack of knowledge about autism in schools and recommends some books he’s found useful.
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
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Peter - Interview 50
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Peter describes how he can work through his problems one by one now and is able to ask for help at work without feeling stupid.
Peter, aged 33, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome three years ago. He is seeing a psychologist regularly which helps him with depression and he is finding life is getting easier over time.
Autism
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Life on the Autism spectrum
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Women not in paid employment/education
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Neil and Catherine - Interview 55
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When she was first at school, Catherine had no friends apart from her cousin.
Catherine, 27, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 23. She works part time as a volunteer gardener.
Autism
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Life on the Autism spectrum
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Steve - Interview 37
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Steve was recently contacted by someone who bullied him at school.
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
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Life on the Autism spectrum
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Debbie - Interview 19
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Debbie describes her schooling from primary school through to secondary school.
Debbie was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 35 years old after experiencing bullying in the workplace. She now does voluntary work and looks after the home for her father.
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