He's Gay, Autistic, and Proud!

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Did you know that autistic people may be more likely to identify as LGBTQ? There are so many queer, autistic stories to tell. This is Martin's story. Martin is a gay, autistic photographer and musician who makes videos about his autism, ADHD, and Tourette's syndrome. Martin also has a loving husband named Dexter; they’ve been together for 9 years. Martin lives in Denmark and has over 100,000 followers. He uses his platform to spread positive messages of inclusivity and acceptance. It took him a while to accept his sexuality but now he feels lucky that he can share it with the world. The same goes for his autism. Along with his autism, Martin’s Tourette's syndrome can be tiring too. He experiences tics that can sometimes be painful, so he uses music to relax. He plays piano and guitar. Martin sees his autism as a superpower. He implores people to embrace who they are no matter their disability, sexuality, or anything else. If there’s one thing to learn from Martin, it’s that you can liv