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Alex The Astronaut reveals she has autism in first ever stand-up set

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Alex The Astronaut reveals she has autism in first ever stand-up set

Alex The Astronaut is no stranger to getting personal.

Through a string of singles and her captivating debut album, The Theory Of Absolutely Nothing, fans got a glimpse of the 26-year-old musician at her most honest and endearing.

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As a parent of two kids with autism, I've learned how much attitudes have changed

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As a parent of two kids with autism, I've learned how much attitudes have changed

The realisation that my son Lucien saw the world in a different light came slowly, but there were small clues along the way.

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First-time author inspired by son’s life on the spectrum

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First-time author inspired by son’s life on the spectrum

When Naomi Joyce discovered her son Aston had autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), she decided the best way forward would be to document everything about his personal journey in a daily diary, which grew and grew until she realised she had a book on her hands.

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The 'autism advantage' at work and how it's giving firms a competitive edge

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The 'autism advantage' at work and how it's giving firms a competitive edge

Gordon Douglas spent most of his 20s on welfare, struggling to find an employer who would look past his "differences" and give him a break.

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Starting a successful small business as someone living with a disability

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Starting a successful small business as someone living with a disability

It wasn't just Kyal Fairbairn's love of coffee that led to him becoming a passionate coffee cart operator.

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