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Tim Fischer at the Autism Congress

Presenter: Renee Krosch

Thursday, 14 November  2002

Tim Fischer with Harrison

Almost 2000 international experts in autism have gathered for a congress this week in Melbourne, with former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer featuring as a congress guest speaker.

Tim Fischer's 9-year-old son Harrison has autism, and this was a critcal factor in the former deputy Prime Minister's decision to step down from politics in 1999.

Tim has also spoken in the past admitted that he may be an undiagnosed sufferer of autism, claiming that he shares some telling characteristic qualities with Harrison such as intense areas of study.

Now Tim and his wife Judy spend their time working with Harrison, and helping co-ordinate autism support groups around the country.

Tim Fischer talks about his son Harrison

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Date published: 14/11/2002

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