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Luke - Interview 35
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Luke describes the triad of impairments.
Luke was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was eight years old. He has written three books and is a keen photographer.
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Richard and Sue - Interview 10
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Sue describes how her husband could never relate emotionally to anything happening at home and did not recognise when she was upset.
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.
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Daniel and Margaret - Interview 54
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Margaret describes how Daniel has learnt some responses and he says things because he thinks it’s the right thing to say.
Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 11 years old. He does voluntary work one day a week and Margaret runs a support group for people with Asperger syndrome.
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Daniel and Margaret - Interview 54
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Daniel has learnt that the most important thing is to accept yourself as who you are.
Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 11 years old. He does voluntary work one day a week and Margaret runs a support group for people with Asperger syndrome.
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