Life on the Autism Spectrum

Barbara, a retired social worker, and her son, Howard, live together. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

Daniel, 32, lives with his parents and is an unemployed poet. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

Daniel and Margaret have two children aged 7 and 4. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

Gavin, aged 28, lives in a residential facility for people on the autism spectrum. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

Jamie is single and unemployed. Ethnic background/nationality: White

John is single and an unemployed admin worker. Ethnic background/nationality: White mixed UK/Irish

John, a former croupier, lives on his own and is unemployed. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

Ethnic background: White British

Luke, aged 18, lives with his family and is currently unemployed.

Peter, a retired scientist and Myrtle, a retired actress, have been married for 57 years and have one son aged 53. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

He has a degree in accountancy and is looking to get an apprenticeship in business administration. Ethnic background/nationality: White/British

Simon is qualified in animal management and does voluntary work. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

Tom lives in independent supported living. Ethnic background/nationality: White British