Jessica Matthews: Autistic writer, Independent Researcher and Advocate, passionate about how we support the development of Positive Autistic identity in ourselves and our children. My writing is shaped by my lived experiences, by my connection with my son, and by my background working as a Therapist (BSc Hons Psychology degree, Post Graduate Diploma In Integrative Counselling, Post Graduate training in Clinical Psychology). The title of my Facebook page and blog, arises from my concern about how we talk about Autism and PDA and how these narratives impact our sense of 'self' and well being."