How an autism diagnosis changed my life

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Barrington Campbell was diagnosed as autistic at 30 years old. Growing up in London he struggled to make friends. Now five years after his diagnosis he's helping others with social anxiety. Watch more here:

What's it like living with an invisible disability in London? In the UK one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children.

Barrington Campbell received an autism diagnosis at 30 years old. He said he had struggles making friends while growing up and felt isolated. Five years later he's created Kagai Games, designed to provide tabletop games and events for people with social anxiety.Video by Gem O'Reilly

 

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