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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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Mental Health

Carrie

My late diagnosis helped me see life through new eyes

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Communication

Frank and Louisa

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

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Communication

Sonja

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

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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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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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Ways to support us in 2020

Here's a list of all the ways you can support our work this year, and help us build happier lives for all autistic people.

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