*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Anthony Ianni was originally released on October 29, 2020. We are re-releasing it today to wrap up our Global Autism Community monthly theme of Transitioning into College..
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Discover what’s possible when you relentlessly shoot for your goals.
Anthony Ianni is an Autistic Self-Advocate, a sought-after motivational speaker, and a former basketball star.
As the NCAA’s first Division 1 college basketball player with autism, playing for Michigan State University, Anthony surpassed all limitations that doctors had predicted for his life. He currently works for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and travels the country as part of the Relentless Tour, advocating against bullying and educating students about autism. Anthony’s memoir, Centered, was released last year.
In this conversation, we discuss:
For more information about Anthony Ianni and his work, please visit his website Relentless Tour and follow him on Instagram @aigamechanger44.
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IAN Research Report: Bullying and Children with ASD
Investigating Bullying as a Predictor of Suicidality in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The 3 R’s for Bullying Prevention: Recognize, Respond and Report
A Helpful Online Safety Guide for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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