Speaking about Autism

Every now and then I'm asked to do interviews or do some public speaking engagement.

Like many people, there is a fear associated with speaking in public in front of an audience - with all those eyes on you.

 

It's taken me a long time to adjust to the concept of being in a crowd, but I still get the panic moments coming after I speak.

 

With all the fear and trepidation, I still feel compelled to share what life is like and how my son's Autism has changed our family - but more importantly how as a father it has affected who I am.

A bit selfish?  yes, but in order to understand my son more - I have to read a listen more to what others are going through, and maybe... just maybe I will start to catch on to what is going on in my son's mind.

 

I remember someone telling me that once I get comfortable speaking in public than I know it's time to stop.   

Well, if the current fear still holds true - than it will be awhile before I get comfortable.

 

Do you speak about Autism publicly?  How do you handle public speaking?