Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs – Securing a Career I Love

Abstract

From non-verbal to radio announcer… how did I find my voice and rightful place in society? With 85% of my autistic peers not having meaningful employment, this memoir excerpt highlights the facilitators that appeared in my life and kept me from becoming a part of this dismal statistic. Echolalia, dysfluency, sensory disintegration, anxiety, depression and OCD aside, the real fight is shifting society to "walk the talk" and make our schools, workplaces and communities truly inclusive. I take you through the highs and lows of gaining job and life experiences starting as a young teen and into adulthood, building on my passion for working in broadcasting.