Adam Farris Podcast

Hi my name is Adam Farris. I have Tourette Syndrome but Tourette Syndrome does not have me.  I was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at  the age of 6.  And I am 33 years old now. In my teenage years my Tourette's was  out of control. I had loud hooting and shouting noises. When I asked my parents if I could go out to public places and to movie theaters  to dinner and restaurants they said yes.These noises are called tics. Whenever someone or a customer of a business for example ask me about the noises or made a rude comment I would  just explain to them this is what I am and this is what I have. If they would like to go somewhere else than they can but I am staying here and enjoying my food or my movie. Tourette Syndrome has affected me in many ways. One of my former doctors put me on a lot of high-dose anti-psychotic medications for a long time which then made me like a zombie pretty much throughout the day. I was sleeping too much and was not able to concentrate because of the medications I was on.  Eventually this made my hands shake really badly.  We switched doctors and my doctor now is really great.! He helps me out with my shakiness in my arms and my head by giving me a very very small shot of Botox (yes the kind you get for wrinkles but not exactly) every three months. This has actually helped with the shakiness in my hands. I also work at a retail store here in Houston Texas as  cashier. Sometimes  you may see me struggling at work.   I may ask you to help me out with bagging or help me bag the breakable items.  Please respect my request as this can be hard for me to accomplish  due to my shakiness in my hands.

FYI You Are Not Alone if you are an individual with Tourette  syndrome there are support groups and other similar groups that you can join. do not feel left out, and don't allow anyone to keep you isolated

According to the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/facts.html

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have “tics”.Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who have tics cannot stop their body from doing these things. For example, a person might keep blinking over and over. Or, a person might make a grunting sound unwillingly.Having tics is a little bit like having hiccups. Even though you might not want to hiccup, your body does it anyway. Sometimes people can stop themselves from doing a certain tic for a while, but it’s hard. Eventually the person has to do the tic. There are several ways that you may help out with Tourette syndrome  and Tourette Syndrome awareness

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Hey how is everyone doing today? Just talking and chatting! please visit my Website for more information about what I do, also if anyone is interested in doing a podcast together contact me. thanks and have a nice day. Turn it up and enjoy the show.

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World Autism Acceptance Month will be held from April 1st to April 30th 2022 .Adam Farris would like to thank  Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Amy Peck from the Houston City Council For their dedicated work on autism awareness. Adam Farris autism advocate will be doing a photo opportunity with Mayor Sylvester Turner in April.. Adam is doing this not only to raise awareness of autism but to bring awareness to  others who have autism or other differing or unique abilities. If you are someone that has autism you can go and get that job, you can go and get that degree  and do whatever you put your mind to. You just have to believe in yourself and  meet your maximum potential.

About 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.  inspirational speaker and autism  advocate Adam Farris has said, “Let us celebrate the abilities not the disABILITIES of each individual with autism.” Adam Farris also thanked Mayor Sylvester Turner, Councilwoman Amy Peck,  and the Office of Special Events, for the proclamation of April as Autism Awareness month that he received for  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2020, 2021 and 2022.Adam Farris is working hard with local leaders to  help out individuals with autism, Find the right services that they need everyday, get the right type of Transportation, Jobs and job skills and training and so much more.

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

It was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for the month of October to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

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Please listen in as Adam Farris discusses National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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national suicide prevention awareness month is from September 1 - September 30 2021. Listen in as Adam Farris Autism advocate gives you some suggestions on what you can do to help out your friends, in times of need.

More info about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month from NAMI or the national alliance on mental health

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month

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Here today we have Adam Farris! Adam Farris Lives in Houston Texas he went through rigorous training with Art Spark Texas formerly VSA Texas and Opening Minds Opening Doors to become an Inspirational Speaker.  Adam Has two siblings and a very loving and caring family. Adam Graduated at the top of his Class from the Monarch School in 2006 and currently attends a relationship-centered educational program Called The HUB Houston. Adam Also Works for Walmart Part-time as well.

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World Autism Awareness Month 2021 will be held from April 1st to April 30th 2021.  Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Amy Peck from the Houston City Council will be presenting the Autism Awareness Month proclamation to Adam Farris. Adam Farris will be speaking in regards to Autism Awareness, Disability Advocacy and Autism Advocacy on April 6th 2021 in front of the Houston City Council. Adam is doing this not only to raise awareness of autism but to bring awareness to  others who have autism or other differing or unique abilities. If you are someone that has autism you can go and get that job, you can go and get that degree and you can go and do whatever you put your mind to. You just have to believe in yourself and  meet your maximum potential.

The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events and the City of Houston has officially stated that they are going to light up blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Month 2021  Those interested in holding or sponsoring events related to Autism Awareness Month should contact the Office of Special Events. Given that 1  in 54 Children has Autism, inspirational speaker and advocate with Autism Adam Farris has said, “Let us celebrate the abilities not the disABILITIES of each individual with autism.” Adam Farris also thanked Mayor Sylvester Turner, Councilwoman Amy Peck,  and the Office of Special Events, for the proclamation of April as Autism Awareness month that he received for  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2020, and 2021

Watch me Speak to Houston City Council and Mayor Sylvester Turner

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let us celebrate the abilities not the disabilities with each individual with autism during Autism Awareness Month in Houston, Texas. I will be speaking about my advocacy about autism awareness in front of my city council and my mayor of Houston, Texas. but I cannot hesitate enough to literally celebrate the abilities, not the disabilities, of each individual with autism. please read the blog post for more information, and please visit me online at my podcast website as well have a great day and remember to keep smiling because it's what makes the world go round thanks and have a nice day. Blog post: https://adamfarris.net/blog/f/houston-to-light-it-up-blue-for-world-autism-awareness-month

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I did a wonderful one hour interview about my life's Journey with the founder of National ARD/IEP Advocates and cypress radio. A huge thanks  to Louis  Geigerman Founder of National ARD/IEP Advocates.

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Happy 2021 to everyone how was your 2020? Let's take sometime to think about the people we've lost during covid-19. And think about the year to come what is going to be different? Hopefully this new year Will bring a lot better things for everyone and the best is yet to come remember that the best of yet to come please support me by clicking the support link have a nice day and thanks again. 
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