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Christ Mitchell, ‘The Confident Autistic’

Join me on Neurodivergent News today with the ‘Confident Autistic’, Chris Mitchell.

Chris gets candid with us and talks about what it was like to be an autistic man in this world and how his philosophy in life has allowed him to grow and build a successful business and coaching program.

Chris Mitchell:

For most of my life I struggled to understand why I felt and acted differently from other people I was around.

I did not know and/or understand why I:

• Had meltdowns and shutdowns
• Struggled with making and keeping friends
• Preferred to be alone than in crowds.
• Hated (and that is not a strong enough of a word) change
• And more

For years, okay for decades, I struggled with many issues that are common in many Autistics including sensory issues: noise and too much visual stimulation is hard on me (between 69% and 93% of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience sensory symptoms), trouble falling asleep and staying asleep (between 50% and 86% of people with autism experience sleep issues), and experiences severe social anxiety (between 40% and 50% of Autistics experience social anxiety).

Since my diagnosis I have been on three missions:

Mission # 1:

To learn everything I can about Autism, the adult Autism community, and connect with others within the adult Autism community and anyone who supports said community (which is a first for me as I do not often seek out connections with others)

Mission # 2:

To confidently (and unapologetically) share with the world I am Autistic to help break stereotypes Allistics have about Autistics and to be a example (aka role model) for other Autistics of any age to feel comfortable as their authentic Autistic selves.

Mission # 3:

To use my confidence life coaching certification to empower any adult who suspects they are Autistic, self-identifies as being in the spectrum, or has received a late (in life) diagnosis of Autism to discover, develop and grow their self-confidence which will allow them to

• Overcome Ableism
• Advocate for themselves in their professional and personal lives.
• Step outside of their comfort zone
• Thrive as a neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.

This community holds a special place in my heart because of the make up of my family. Finding the right resources for our family has been a constant challenge. From practices taught to the providers themselves to insurance and scarcity of services and IEP’s.  We have fought the good fight, like many of you.

That’s why I launched Neurodivergent News—a resource for those who help, support, or are neurodivergent. In an age where people are searching for resources online and on the radio it has never been easier to bring together communities.

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