Helen: Interview 03
Helen's grandson, now seven, was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old.
Helen lives with her husband. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. She works as a counsellor. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.
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Irene: Interview 02
Irene's two grandchildren, aged 7 and 12, have been diagnosed with autism and Asperger syndrome respectively.
Irene lives with her husband. They have three children and two grandchildren. She is a retired teacher. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.
Janet: Interview 01
Janet has several grandchildren. She talks about her 8 year old grandson, L and her 6 year old granddaughter G both of whom have autism.
Janet is married and is a retired waitress. She has several grandchildren. Ethnic background/nationality: white British.
Sam - Interview 17b
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 - Interview 16b
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 - Interview 15b
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
Christopher - Interview 14b
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
Ian - Interview 13b
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.
Richard - Interview 12b
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.
Oliver and Suzie - Interview 11b
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