Having a sibling on the autism spectrum

Graham's younger brother, Richard, was diagnosed when he was two years old.

Anne lives at home with her husband. She has three children, one of whom has been diagnosed with a learning disability. Ethnic background: White British.

Steph is a speech and language therapist who lives with her boyfriend. Ethnicity background: White British.

Ellie lives at home with her mum. She is a full-time student. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Damian works as a learning support worker, supporting students who have Asperger's syndrome. He has two brothers. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Lucy is a full-time student and lives away from home during term time. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Jenni, 18, lives with her parents and is a student. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.

Alison is married and has two children aged 23 and 21. Ethnicity/nationality: White British.