Hey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we dig deep into real experiences, big emotions, and life through a neurodivergent lens.
This episode features the incredible Thomas R. Wilson—storyteller, community leader, and nationally recognized advocate for neurodivergent and mental health communities. From a childhood filled with bullying and being misunderstood to becoming a beacon of empowerment for others, Thomas’s journey is as inspiring as it is powerful.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:-
💬 How rage can be communication—and not just behavior to “fix”
-
🧩 Why behavior is a language, especially for neurodivergent youth
-
🛠️ How storytelling and sensory-friendly spaces dismantle ableism
-
💡 The role of empathy in transforming education, parenting, and systems
-
🌍 What it means to truly build inclusive communities—beyond the buzzwords
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, support worker, or neurodivergent adult, this episode will challenge the way you think about emotional expression, support, and social norms.
📲 Connect with Thomas R. Wilson: 🌐 https://rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wilson-42762927b/ 📬 Email: ndttrpg@gmail.com 📢 Follow Thomas on LinkedIn for updates on his advocacy work and events
☕ Love what you hear? Support the show via Buy Me a Coffee 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Podbean | YouTube 🎁 Join our Discord – 1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + podcast merch!
💬 COMMENT: What’s one way you’ve learned to “listen” differently to behavior? 👍 LIKE if this episode helped reframe rage, advocacy, or communication 🔔 FOLLOW for more powerful conversations from the frontlines of neurodivergent life
#ThomasRWilson #NeurodivergentVoices #AdultingWithAutism #RageIsCommunication #BehaviorIsLanguage #SensoryInclusion #NeurodiversityAndEmpathy #DisabilityAdvocacy #SponsorFriendlyPodcast #TraumaInformedCare #InclusiveCommunities #PodMatch
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Boysober
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com