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Having a grandchild on the autism spectrum

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Having a grandchild on the autism spectrum

Profiles - Over 65

Jill: Interview 04

Jill has one daughter and a grandson. She is a retired journalist. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Dorothy: Interview 06

Dorothy is a retired teacher. She lives quite close to her daughter and two grandchildren. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Bryan and Moira: Interview 08 & 09

Bryan and Moira are both retired. He is a former naval officer whilst Moira used to work part-time as a shop assistant. They have two children and three grandchildren. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Brian and Lucy: Interview 12 & 13

Brian and Lucy are both retired. He is a former police staff driver and she a former dinner lady. They have two children and three grandchildren with a fourth on the way. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.
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