Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect around 700,000 people in France, according to figures from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm). This neurodevelopmental abnormality can take different forms and manifest as alterations in social interactions and communication, as well as typical behaviors, such as reluctance to change and a tendency toward repetition. The people concerned, adds Inserm, often seem isolated in their inner world and present particular sensory reactions. Despite these differences, recognized as a disability since 1996, some people with ASD provide essential testimonies to better understand these disorders and the best way to live with them. This is the case of Paul El Kharrat. This 25-year-old young man achieved success by participating in the show 153 times The twelve strokes of noon, on TF1. Since then he has become a writer and radio and TV columnist. He looks back on his journey for Top Santé, speaking to Sabrina Perquis.
A long diagnosis
Then aged 3, Paul El Kharrat received a diagnosis of cognitive disability. But it was only at the age of 16 that doctors clarified that he had Asperger’s autism. “ A relief for me and part of my family, especially my mother. This allows us to begin monitoring, integration into the education system, (…)
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