Description

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

This conversation with Timothy Boykin was originally released on June 25, 2020.

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Resources:

Anxiety and Autism 

Depression and Anxiety by Race 

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