DiscoverShining Through: Inspiring Voices of AutismEp 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah
Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

Update: 2025-07-16
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In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Matthew Hannah — a thoughtful self-advocate, public speaker, and virtual reality game master — to talk about life on the autism spectrum from a perspective not often heard.


Diagnosed with autism in the early 2000s, Matthew shares how early interventions and strong family support helped shape his journey — but he also opens up about the challenges of being "high-functioning" in a world that still struggles with understanding what that really means.


This is not just a story about autism — it’s a story about identity, navigating the workplace, redefining success, and learning when and how to show up authentically.

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Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

Jennifer Dantzler