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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
Damian was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome a year ago. He is well educated with a degree, Master's degree and a PGCE, and is now studying for a PhD. Damian lives with his son, 7, who has classic autism.
Damian is a student. He is single and has one child, aged 7. Ethnic background/nationality: British
Tim was diagnosed with autism eight years after a paediatrician suggested that there was a family link between himself and his son. Tim has a very supportive wife and they have two sons who also have autism.
Tim is married and had two children. He works as an IT consultant. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Martin was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome aged 12. His mother and older brother have since been diagnosed too.
Martin, a student, lives with his mother. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Oliver was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome two years ago. His mother and younger brother had also been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome previously. Oliver describes his family as easy going and not concerned about what other people think about them.
Oliver is a student and lives with his partner Suzie. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Richard, aged 22, was diagnosed with autism when he was just over two years old. He lives in independent supported living accommodation.
Richard is 22 years old, single and unemployed.
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.
Christopher, 17, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when he was 14. Family is very important to Christopher and he will soon start college to do A-Levels in history and law.
Christopher, 17, lives with his family
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
