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Katharine was born in North Adelaide, South Australia; she is a Developmental Educator, a lecturer, artist and writer. Katharine is autistic and was institutionalised at the age of 19, having survived this she is now an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She is co-convener of the Australian Network of Autistic Self Advocates. Katharine's poetry explores relationships, politics and the land, her academic writing discusses disability culture, sexuality, autism and minorities. She has been published in local anthologies Vernacular and The Colonial Athens, The One Heart, One World International Poetry Collection and BirlZine! Phoenix, Arizona. Her artwork (photography and sculpture) has been exhibited throughout South Australia and has been purchased by national collectors. Katharine works as a consultant with the South Australian Government, developing quality educational practice for students with autism spectrum disorder. She runs social development programs for people with autism and Asperger syndrome. |
