Content Creator Spotlight: Tanner Smith

 

If you've watched Love on the Spectrum seasons 2 and 3, you've probably seen Tanner Smith appear on your screen.  Tanner is a GREAT representation of autism which is why I chose to highlight Tanner this week.

Tanner Smith is from South Carolina and is 26 years old.  Tanner graduated from the ClemsonLIFE program, which is a program at Clemson University for adults who are intellectually disabled.  They teach their students how to be successful adults in society by teaching them employment and independent living skills.

In 2024,  Tanner appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about his experience as a ClemsonLIFE graduate and working at the hotel he works at.  He also told Kelly how big of a Jack Black fan he is and Kelly showed him a video Jack sent in specifically for Tanner.  Fast forward to a year later, Kelly got Jack Black to surprise Tanner on her show IN PERSON.   It was very heartwarming.

Tanner––if you ever read this, I just want to say that I love your energy and positivity about life and being autistic.  I hope to one day meet you one day.  You seem so friendly and I just love how you represent the autism community.  You must be proud of yourself to have come this far.  Bravo my dude! 

What's your favorite Tanner moment?

Enjoy his appearances on the Kelly Clarkson Show.



 DISCLAIMER: Mr. Tanner Smith did NOT give me verbal consent to discuss his page.  However, since he is considered a public figure with 1M Instagram Followers and over 1M TikTok followers.  I will NOT discuss and share my reviews on my fellow autism advocates unless they give permission or are looked at as public figures (must be certified or have over 1K followers).  

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