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Jonathon's autism story: While you might be considered 'different', you’ve got the potential to be an amazing employee

A focused Jonathon Tan moves quickly, playing his part in ensuring the kitchen at Alphington’s Becca Foodstore runs smoothly. Watching him work, it’s not just apparent that he loves his ...

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Maggie, 11, was bullied and had to find a new school. Mum tells how Maggie found the strength to leave the house again

Melbourne mum Wendy Proimos says a shopping centre visit can be a daunting experience. Daughter Maggie and son Ted were diagnosed with autism at 3 1/2 and Wendy says there ...

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Embracing life on the spectrum: Jonathon's story

Jonathon Tan is reveling in his role at the bustling Becca Foodstore. A focused Jonathon moves quickly, playing his part in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Watching him work, it’s ...

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Women on the spectrum, pregnancy and motherhood: My story

Lana Grant discovered she was on the autism spectrum in 2007, when she was 38. She tells Spectrum Women of her journey: “I was already a mother of five children ...

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My story: female rally champ inspires my little girl

Molly Taylor recently became the first female winner of the Australian Rally Championship. In the process, she made an extraordinary impact on Ella Bibby, a girl on the autism spectrum. ...

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