In my own way, I use my experiences to change the attitudes of others - both those with Autism spectrum conditions or mental illness and their families, partners, friends and professionals who might work with them. I firmly believe that with the right attitude and appropriate support, anyone can achieve what I have.
This blog is associated with the Autistic Allies group on Facebook, and is a portal to useful online content. We primarily support the principle of acceptance, which exclusively involves the use of interventions that assist an autistic individual to reach their potential best selves, rather than trying to "fix" or "cure" them. We maintain a positive outlook about autism and actively work to dispel negative myths and stereotypes.
Jeanette Purkis - Autistic woman with (the right) attitude
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