Autism Parenting Secrets

Your FACE Can Inspire More SPEECH

Episode Summary

This week's guest, Niall MacMillan, a social media star with millions of followers, known for his non-verbal character on TikTok and Instagram, discusses his unique bond with his non-verbal autistic son, Ellison, highlighting the power of non-verbal communication. The secret this week is… Your FACE Can Inspire More SPEECH

Episode Notes

Welcome to Episode 205 of Autism Parenting Secrets

Our guest this week is Niall MacMillan, a father of three who understands the power of non-verbal communication.  

Last year, his youngest son Ellison was diagnosed with autism and Niall and his family have been on a learning journey since then.

Niall has millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram where he portrays a character that doesn't speak and communicates through facial expressions.

And that’s been one KEY way he has developed a strong bond with his son, who is non-verbal.

The secret this week is…

Your FACE Can Inspire More SPEECH


You'll Discover:


About Our Guest:

Niall Macmillan is a dad of three children and one of social media’s most popular content creators, with 8.5 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Niall has become Gen Z’s answer to Mr Bean thanks to his ‘Awkward’ social media character. Niall lives in the UK with his wife and three children and works a 9-5 job as well as creating his hilarious social media content, which has seen him work with the likes of Amazon, Sony, Universal, and the BBC.

Niall MacMillan on TikTok (@niallmacmillan)

Niall MacMillan on Instagram (@niallmacmillan)


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