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    Emilia And Paul Choat Communication, Mental Health

    Paul and Emilia

    Research is giving us hope for a more independent future for our daughter

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    Child Happy Withparent Samuel W Ss 1 Communication, Mental Health

    Katie and Samuel

    Solving anxiety in autism would be life-changing for my son

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    My Wife And I Copy Mental Health

    Carrie

    My late diagnosis helped me see life through new eyes

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    Frank And Louisa Communication

    Frank and Louisa

    Through new research, Louisa found a way to help her son Frank son speak.

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    Sonja1 Communication

    Sonja

    Sonja wants understanding for people like her who struggle with speech.

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    Joseph1 Communication, Epilepsy

    Joseph

    Autistica’s workshop made Joseph want to take up a career as a researcher.

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    City Office Block

    Daniel

    Daniel took on an internship for autistic graduates which doubled as a research trial that employers can learn from.

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    Laura Landscape Mental Health

    Laura

    I took part in Autistica's study looking at anorexia in autistic women. I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can help improve services for others.

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    Antonia And Harry 2 Communication

    Antonia and Harry

    Life for Harry is very difficult but I know Autistica are tackling some of the key issues that young adults will have to face in the future.

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    Frances and William

    Frances shares how lockdown affected her son and why she wants research so that children like him aren't forgotten.

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    Taking part in a virtual marathon with friends

    A group of friends tell their story of taking part in the Virtual London Marathon.

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    James' 100km challenge

    With more time and an increased interest in running during the pandemic, James decided to set himself a personal challenge and raise money for Autistica.

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