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Sharing My Journey with Autism: Inspiring and Engaging Through Personal Storytelling

An autistic person seeks advice on sharing his story — crafting his narrative, audience focus, and emotional boundaries are key for impactful presentations.

@Tistje
3 min readMay 25, 2024

Sometimes people contact me for advice. So does Thomas, a young autistic man, he aspires to travel across the country to share his story about living with autism, how he navigates life as an autistic person, and how he can inspire others to find happiness and contentment.

Seeking advice from those with experience in speaking about autism, he approached me for insights. Although I am just one of many autistic individuals who share their stories, I am happy to offer my perspective.

It is crucial for an autistic person to craft his/her own narrative, as it is his/her unique experience. Additionally, understanding the expectations of his/her audience or the organization hosting him/her is vital.”

It is crucial for Thomas to craft his own narrative, as it is his unique experience. Additionally, understanding the expectations of his…

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Written by @Tistje

Ervaringswerker autisme / Autistic Advocate / Autism Ambassador

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