Ep 1282 | Autism Isn’t a Superpower — or a Death Sentence: A Story of Tough Love | Leland Vittert
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Not Calling Autism a Superpower
Leland rejects the 'autism as superpower' narrative and emphasizes work ethic, attitude, and character instead.
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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