TBT | 15. Shining a Light on Autism, with Timothy Boykin

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Timothy Boykin was originally released on June 25, 2020. Follow him on Instagram @blackinfinityking to check out his advocacy videos! ----more---- Discover what’s possible when the shadow of stereotypes is illuminated by humor and art.  Timothy Boykin is an autism self-advocate, author, singer, and influencer. With almost 40K followers on TikTok, Tim uses his platform to promote autism acceptance and bring attention to racial inequality.  In today’s conversation, we discuss: What it was like for Tim to learn about his diagnosis How he dealt with bullies throughout school Why he wants to shine a positive light on autism Strategies Tim’s mother taught him to stay safe during encounters with police officers Experiences in which Tim felt he was discriminated against because of his race ----more---- Resources: Anxiety and Autism  Depression and Anxiety by Race  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

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Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community. Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone. Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org. Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Regional Coordinator has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic and Netherlands.