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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Kit Vickery

Ex-Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr diagnosed with autism after 'feeling a bit different'

Former Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has revealed that he has recently been diagnosed with autism aged 27.

Professional dancer and TikTok star Tom Malone Jr revealed to fans that he had been diagnosed with the lifelong developmental condition after always feeling "a bit different", with a diagnosis finally helping him understand why he felt that way.

Posting on his social media platforms, Tom said: "I don’t normally do very personal posts like this but I thought this one was important. I’ve always felt a bit different, a bit socially awkward and like I just don’t process things in the same way as everybody else. Finally I have an explanation. I’ve recently been diagnosed as autistic.

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