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David Norman

REVEALED: Carolann jackson obituary | Rare Historical Photos

Carolann Jackson set up the charity Safe – Supporting Asperger Families in Essex in 1997
Carolann Jackson set up the charity Safe – Supporting Asperger Families in Essex in 1997 Photograph: from family/none

My friend Carolann Jackson, who has died aged 80, was a campaigner and advocate on behalf of people with Asperger syndrome.

For the first part of her adult life she worked in the music business, managing bands. But her focus changed after the birth of her daughter, Nita. Early on, Carolann noticed that her daughter appeared to behave differently to other children of her age.

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