At 18 year old, Gail suspected she may have Asperger syndrome, but did not feel the need to get diagnosed until more recently. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Steve - Interview 37 >> Steven describes how, although he has found strategies to help him fit in, life still feels like having a job interview fifty times a day.

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 >> Men not in employment/education >> Luke - Interview 35 >> Luke describes how things get easier and “you find ways to help yourself”.

Luke was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was eight years old. He has written three books and is a keen photographer.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> Luke - Interview 35 >> Luke thinks after “the first baby steps” he found his own ways and strategies and has now stopped reading about Asperger syndrome.

Luke was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was eight years old. He has written three books and is a keen photographer.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men in employment/education >> Ian – Interview 13b >> Ian doesn’t let anything bother him anymore.

Ian is 22 and was diagnosed with autism with he was 8 years old. He is currently doing a vocational waiting at table course and is interested in palaeontology and film making.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> Russell – Interview 07b >> Russell has become more cautious as he has grown up and feels more wary of possible dangerous situations.

Russell was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 12 years old. His awareness of potential difficulties is increasing as he grows older and more aware. Russell describes himself as being prone to outbursts and is taking anti-depressants.

Autism >> Life on the Autism spectrum >> Men not in employment/education >> Simon – Interview 16b >> Simon has studied the art of conversation. He is learning ways of managing his emotions more effectively to avoid self harming.

Simon, aged 22 was diagnosed with autism when he was 5 years old. He has developed his own strategies to cope during social situations. Simon is interested in animals and aims to find employment in this area. Simon does talks on autism to help people to understand.

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