Welcome to Episode 6 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we meet Kirsty Russell, a passionate mum from Newcastle, NSW with 3 children, 2 of which are on the autism spectrum.Kirsty's eldest child Xander also has the genetic condition albinism.Kirsty introduces us to some practical solutions on how to work in partnership with her children's schools and teaches us that you can be positive, you can be proactive and no matter what the circumstances are, you can have a fulfilling life.The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism Package. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.