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Harriet - Interview 42
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Harriet describes the pleasure she gets from technology, science, driving, tennis and her allotment.
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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Harriet - Interview 42
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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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