80% of people with autism experience depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Depression and isolation can lead to a hopeless complex. Sandison shares his own journey with autism and depression and how he overcame a hopeless complex by developing self-determination.

Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of the Art of Autism and the Els Center of Excellence.

In this session, Ron Sandison, author, Professor of Theology, and autistic adult shares his life story to emphasize some of the unique strengths and needs that must be addressed to empower those on the autism spectrum for success across life's transitions.