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A Life in Black and White: Episode 1: David and Pat Silvester

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Episode 1: David and Pat Silvester

David and Pat Silvester

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David was diagnosed with Asperger's at 62 and talks about the impact it had on his life.

Clare English speaks to people diagnosed with a form of autism in adulthood. David was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 62 and talks about the impact it has had on his life.

Clare English speaks to three different people about being diagnosed with Autism in adulthood and explores how their previous misdiagnosis has impacted on their lives - and how life has changed since learning they have this condition.

In this week's episode, we hear from David who was diagnosed with Asperger's - a form of autism - at the age of 62. David explains how he always felt different and struggle to understand people and the world he lived in. We also hear from his wife Pat, who explains the challenges of living with someone who is so rigid in their thinking and simply does not get small-talk or political correctness, which has made for some very awkard moments at social occasions.

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Clare English speaks to people diagnosed with a form of autism in adulthood.

Clare English speaks to people diagnosed with a form of autism in adulthood and hears how their lives have changed after learning about their condition.

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