Meet Sam Mitchell - the man behind the mic working to end stigma behind autism
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19 year-old Sam Mitchell from Greene county is the voice behind the successful podcast "Autism Rocks and Rolls."
Mitchell was diagnosed with autism at the age of four.
Mitchell chooses to focus on the positive parts of life.
"Yeah, we have our struggles, but we're trying to look at what they can do and not what they can't do."
So far he has had a variety of notable guests...including one of the biggest autism advocates in the world-Dr. Temple Grandin, American Idol, and America's Got Talent contestants, among many more.
When asked who his dream guest would be he said,
"I already had him, buddy...Mick Foley."
Foley is a WWE legend who has a son on the spectrum.
Along with his podcast, Mitchell also does podcast-coaching, has a published TED Talk called "Souled Structure", and is in the process of finalizing his non-profit organization.
His business has grown substantially over the past few years.
Autism Rocks and Rolls Webpage
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
It is Autism Acceptance Month
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman
11 Aug 2021, 7:14 am
