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"As the parent of a child with autism I know only too well that getting support at the right time can be crucial. Without support from familiar and trusted people, someone with autism can be extremely vulnerable. I find it shocking that Gary McKinnon could be in his current position – should he be extradited the effects of being locked away in a foreign and unfamiliar environment will have a huge and possibly devastating impact on his mental well-being. "