My name is Matthew and – including thousands of adults living in Wales, UK – I suffer from Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which includes autism. Living in a caring society, I naturally assumed that attaining advice and assistance with my disability was going to be straightforward. I was wrong! Consequently the fight for support for adult AS & autism sufferers in Wales commenced in 2002, and I further anticipate the struggle to continue for the predictable future.
(Update: 29-2-20) However, on a more upbeat tone, most people with an ASD can, and do, live fulfilling lives. ASDs are located on a large spectrum, therefore different people with an ASD will lie somewhere on it. We are all individuals, so obviously we have different levels of needs and different levels of positive skills. We need to look carefully for the positive attributes associated with ASDs, and give these people support and encouragement to interact with society.
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