Autism Success Story: Unstoppable Confidence

Gena Sims interviews Matteo Esposito, a 24-year old autistic playwright, fired up for success. Haters and doubters won't get him down. Matteo works on believing in himself to the core, everyday. Watch him share how. (Timestamps below)

Matteo's writing his success story everyday. He's the first Canadian with a disability to design an Off-Off Broadway set. And an NYC producer will bring Matteo's critically acclaimed play about an autistic adult, "Sorting It Out", Off-Off Broadway and to schools.

The Autism Theater Project is making a short film based on Matteo's story! Please help us by giving to our non-profit here: https://gofund.me/72c2aadf

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Theme Song Intro (written and performed by Gena Sims)
0:12 Introducing Matteo
0:40 Confidence to Go After What You Want
1:57 Learning the "relentless attitude we all should have”
3:58 Life with Autism
5:25 Dealing with Doubters
6:16 What Stimming Is, and How Everyone Does It
6:57 The Hater Mentality
7:20 Autism & Ignorance in Matteo’s Play “Sorting it Out”
8:33 Caregivers & Stimming- Having Empathy While Protecting Kids From Self-Harm
9:03 Deciding to Become a Writer
9:32 Actor Who Inspired Him to Believe in Himself
12:17 Taking the "Believe in Yourself" Slogan to Heart
14:06 Journey to His Dream School
15:51 Becoming the 1st Disabled Canadian to Design a Set Off-Off Broadway
16:33 Honest Advice for Disabled Teens
18:16 Doubt, Determination & Taking Risks Anyway
20:19 Self-Confidence & “The Voice Inside” Web Series
20:55 Advice for Autistic Artists
22:26 Contacting Matteo- He’d Love to Help :)
Matteo’s website: about.me/matteoesposito
Matteo’s on Facebook as Matteo Esposito

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