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Autism campaigner teams up with local MP at Westminster

Steven Dodd, from Plymouth, has Asperger syndrome and has just completed three days work experience with Devon South West MP Gary Streeter. Like many people with autism Steven wants to work, but has experienced great difficulty finding a job, due to inadequate support and misunderstandings related to his condition. He has held several voluntary positions but has never had a permanent paid job.

Whilst at Westminster, Steven (34) provided administrative support to Mr Streeter's team, attended several meetings with the MP and watched Prime Minister’s Question Time live in the House of Commons.

He said; “They worried I would get bored but I had a fantastic time. It was inspiring and exciting to be able to see how politics works from the inside. What politicians do can have a huge effect on the lives of people with autism so I would like to thank Gary Streeter MP for his support."

Gary Streeter MP said; “Steven is well known in my constituency for being a tenacious fundraiser. He has such a great contribution to make and is so passionate and enthusiastic about everything that he does. Working alongside him was an absolute pleasure and I was delighted to be able to offer him the opportunity. It is absolutely vital that people with autism get the help and support they need to find employment and fulfill their potential and are supported financially when they cannot work.”