In December 1963 my family moved the short distance from Kirkheaton to Mirfield. I started a new school in January of 1964. There was a teacher there who recommended that I, aged 10, see a psychologist, but as Asperger’s syndrome would not be known in Britain for another 20 years and autism was only known… Continue reading My diagnosis story by Steve
Category: People’s stories
My Story by Emily
People’s stories Emily would like her story to be used to inform and change the way the mental health system learns about autism. When I was sixteen, my ability to function crumbled. I had always struggled and only gotten by because I had to but this time I couldn’t. I spent most of my time… Continue reading My Story by Emily
John’s story
People’s stories Here starts a series of posts from people on the autistic spectrum who live or work in Kirklees. The first is of someone reaching out for help, but none was available. Hello, My name is John*. I got a diagnosis of Autism outside the Kirklees area a few years ago. I have a… Continue reading John’s story
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