Neurodivergent Voices: Thomas R. Wilson on Advocacy, Healing & Storytelling
Hey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we dig deep into real experiences, big emotions, and life through a neurodivergent lens.
This episode features the incredible Thomas R. Wilsonβstoryteller, community leader, and nationally recognized advocate for neurodivergent and mental health communities. From a childhood filled with bullying and being misunderstood to becoming a beacon of empowerment for others, Thomasβs journey is as inspiring as it is powerful.
π§ What Youβll Learn in This Episode:
π¬ How rage can be communicationβand not just behavior to βfixβ
π§© Why behavior is a language, especially for neurodivergent youth
π οΈ How storytelling and sensory-friendly spaces dismantle ableism
π‘ The role of empathy in transforming education, parenting, and systems
π What it means to truly build inclusive communitiesβbeyond the buzzwords
Whether youβre a teacher, parent, support worker, or neurodivergent adult, this episode will challenge the way you think about emotional expression, support, and social norms.
π² Connect with Thomas R. Wilson:
π https://rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wilson-42762927b/
π¬ Email:
[email protected]
π’ Follow Thomas on LinkedIn for updates on his advocacy work and events
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