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Paul had developmental delay as a child, and was diagnosed with an array personality disorders before he received his autism diagnosis at the age of 21. He is currently working at a support organisation, where he gives talks about life on the autism spectrum.
Ethnic background: White British
Miranda was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, after three years of her being aware that she may have the condition.
Miranda is single and a part time student. She lives with and cares for her mother. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Nicola is currently at a college for further education and will start working at the local hospital radio station when she finishes her course.
Nicola lives with her parents and was diagnosed with autism when she was 6 years old. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Catherine, 25, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 19. She works part time in a dog rescue home and hopes to increase her working hours.
Catherine, a dog rescue worker, lives with her parents. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Laurie, 46, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 44. She is starting a university course in journalism and works part time as a market researcher.
Laurie, a student, lives with her three children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
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.
Harriet, a classroom assistant, lives with her children.
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.
Ian is 22 years old. He is single and is a student. Ethnic background/nationality: English.
Sam was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. He is studying for a PhD and lives by himself.
Sam is studying for a PhD. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
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.
Simon is qualified in animal management and does voluntary work. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Tom was diagnosed with autism as a child. He lives on his own with 24 hour support.
Tom lives in independent supported living. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
