Mrs Sandra R. Blackie
"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates
I am a South African born woman living on a small Indian ocean island called Mauritius. I was raised in Apartheid South Africa and was privileged to vote in the first free and democratic elections in 1994 after the release of Nelson Mandela. I am autistic and also the mother of three autistic children. I have dedicated my life to understanding autism in order to assist my children navigate a world not made for them. I have written three books, however none are published. I strive to live a life of acceptance and advocacy for neuro-diversity.
Primary Interests:
Work Experience
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Founder
Wellington Autism Support
January 2011 - January 2015
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Consultant
Neuro Diversity Centre
January 2016 - January 2018
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Autism Tutor
Self
January 2017 - January 2020
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Autism South Africa
Languages Spoken
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English
Advanced proficiency
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Afrikaans
Native speaker
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Ben TruterNeuro Diversity Centre South AfricaIn the late 2010s, Ben Truter, Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of the Neurodiversity Centre (NDC) in South Africa.
Mrs Sandra R. Blackie
Mauritius