Neurodivergent Voices: Thomas R. Wilson on Advocacy, Healing & Storytelling

Send us a textHey 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. Wilson—storyteller, 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, Thomas’s journey is as inspiring as it is powerful.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💬 How rage can be communication—and not just behavior to “fix”🧩 Why behavior is a language, especially for neurodivergent youth🛠️ How storytelling and sensory-friendly spaces dismantle ableism💡 The role of empathy in transforming education, parenting, and systems🌍 What it means to truly build inclusive communities—beyond the buzzwordsWhether you’re a teacher, parent, support worker, or neurodivergent adult, this episode will challenge the way you think about emotional expression, support, and social norms.📲 Connect with Thomas R. Wilson:🌐 https://rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wilson-42762927b/📬 Email: [email protected]📢 Follow Thomas on LinkedIn for updates on his advocacy work and events☕ Love what you hear? Support the show via Buy Me a Coffee🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Podbean | YouTube🎁 Join our Discord – 1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + podcast merch!💬 COMMENT: What’s one way you’ve learned to “listen” differently to behavior?👍 LIKE if this episode helped reframe rage, advocacy, or communication🔔 FOLLOW for more powerful conversations from the frontlines of neurodivergent life#ThomasRWilson #NeurodivergentVoices #AdultingWithAutism #RageIsCommunication #BehaviorIsLanguage #SensoryInclusion #NeurodiversityAndEmpathy #DisabilityAdvocacy #SponsorFriendlyPodcast #TraumaInformedCare #InclusiveCommunities #PodMatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donationsAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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