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I really enjoyed meeting Mabz for the day in Barnsley, we clicked instantly and immediately formed a friendship. The stereotype that autistic individuals lack emotional intuition and bypass expressive subtleties could not be further from the truth; after our shoot, we went to get something to eat, and whilst we were waiting for our food, I became very overwhelmed by the intense noise and loud voices in the shop, and without me saying anything, Mabz immediately noticed and made sure I was okay, whilst reassuring me to calm me down. Mabz is extremely empathetic and has a very calming influence on others, which is vital in their career as a residential support worker for the National Autistic Society - which is truly amazing, as they are able to empathise and understand residents on a deep and authentic level. Mabz received their autism diagnosis at the age of 18, and studied Creative Media - Film and TV, going on to work on short films and documentaries whilst also working as an actor - they particularly enjoy voice acting. Aside from their role as a support worker for NAS, Mabz is an accomplished model, having been published by numerous magazine organisations. Mabz is comfortable and confident with expressing their gender identity, and modelling has played a strong role in helping them to achieve this.