25: Santiago Dominguez - Autism: A Personality Not A Disability
Episode description
In this episode, we are hearing from Santiago Dominguez, a 24-year-old young man diagnosed with high functioning Autism. Santiago provides a window into the significant learning curve associated with his school experiences, complex peer relationships, and a desperate desire to feel understood. Find out why every day felt like a war, and the healing process associated with re-learning his value.
Santiago Dominguez is a real estate photographer, high school tutor, a student of history at VIU, and a youth coordinator at Maranatha church in Nanaimo, BC. Through his work in youth ministry and tutoring, Santiago is dedicated to working with teenagers who are experiencing similar challenges as he has had in the past.
Highlighting the gifts as well as the challenges of his journey, Santiago will warm your heart as he narrates his story of resilience.