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Rachael Harris is a qualified counsellor whose practice Kaleidoscope Counselling Services is able to provide a unique contribution to Asperger Counselling Services from her perspective as a women who, herself, has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and as the mother of a son also on the Autism Spectrum.

Rachael is the first person in Australia with Asperger’s Syndrome to qualify as a counsellor specializing in the area Asperger’s Syndrome, counselling both adults and children, their carers and partners, which, drawing on her life experiences, gives her a unique ability to bridge the Neuro-typical and Asperger perspective.

Rachael’s search for self understanding led to her travelling in Europe and living and working in England, exploring her creativity through experiences as diverse as Beauty Therapy and Monasticism. She is passionate about improving the quality of life of those on the Autism Spectrum and is dedicated to raising awareness of Asperger’s Syndrome in the wider community.

She was a guest speaker at the 2009 International Asperger Day in Brisbane, Australia and was also a guest speaker at the World Inaugural Seminar “Girls and Women with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome”.

Rachael looks forward to supporting the Autism Women’s Network as a contributing writer in an ongoing collaboration, to the advantage of the Autism/Asperger Women’s Community.