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My autism stories

Communication, Mental Health

Paul and Emilia

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

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Communication, Mental Health

Katie and Samuel

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

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Carrie

My late diagnosis helped me see life through new eyes

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Frank and Louisa

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

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Communication, Epilepsy

Joseph

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

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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

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

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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Communication, Mental Health

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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Flo

My experiences of anxiety and taking part in research

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Fern Brady

Fern explains her experience of anxiety and why she decided to support Autistica.

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Robert and mum, Elizabeth

How anxiety is affecting Robert's life

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Charley and mum, Paula

Paula and Charley's experience as research volunteers

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Imad runs the London Marathon for #TeamAutistica

Imad's ‘love at first run’ led him to raise over £15,500 for autism research

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Karina and Samantha

Samantha Rodriguez is the youngest ever autistic woman to complete the New York City Marathon

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Megan

Despite Megan's struggles with speech, she put herself forward to represent 24,000 students

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