Ep 1282 | Autism Isn’t a Superpower — or a Death Sentence: A Story of Tough Love | Leland Vittert
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Hands-On Parenting, Not Coddling
Leland describes his father's hands‑on training: emotional coaching, role‑playing, and building earned self‑esteem.
Leland Vittert, American journalist and anchor for NewsNation, joins Allie to discuss his book "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism." Through the interview, Leland discusses his secret diagnoses with autism as a child while his parents rejected accommodations and taught him to conquer adversity head-on. From relentless bullying throughout school to Middle East war zones and network news, Leland credits his dad’s “adapt to the world” philosophy for his success. Heart-wrenching, hope-filled stories prove that hardship forges character, tough parental love yields resilient adults, and God redeems every struggle.
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Timecodes:
(00:00) Intro
(02:50) Nicknamed "Lucky"
(08:30) Growing Up with Differences
(13:45) Hands Off Approach Parenting
(19:50) What Makes a Great Teacher
(24:50) Journalism Career
(29:40) Working in the Middle East
(36:40) Learning Through Adversity
(42:30) Current State of Journalism
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