Diagnosed thirteen years ago with high-functioning autism, the Goth has been working as a trainer and advocate in the autism field since then. He also produces and edits Asperger United magazine, a free, independent publication funded by the NAS. His background is farming, physics, linguistics and psychology, and he is also a qualified cabinet-maker. He has advised on two television series that featured autists, and also uses his hearing to advise people how to get the best sound from hi-fi.