Wellbeing special: Living and working with autism

The Aviva Podcast

In the second of our mini-series of wellbeing specials, our host, Jonny Monkhouse, talks to Aviva employees and couple Matthew and Daniel about their experiences living with autism. Hear about their differing experiences of diagnosis, living with Asperger’s through their school, university and working lives – as well as how it affects them as a couple. Both Matthew and Daniel have Asperger syndrome, otherwise known as Asperger’s, which is an autism spectrum disorder. Among other symptoms, it’s characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication. If you want to know more about autism or discover any potential support available then these resources may help. NHS - Guide to autism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/ National Autistics Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/ Royal College of Psychiatrists - Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders: for parents, carers and anyone working with young people: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/parentsandyoungpeople/parentscarers/autismandaspergerssyndrome.aspx If you’re outside the UK then please look up what other resources are available to you locally. A transcript of this episode will be made available on aviva.com