Having Our Say

04/03/2026

Returning to was a full circle moment in so many ways!

I was honored to be a panelist and to have a chance to to share my experiences with future .

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

It’s World Autism Day and we need awareness and acceptance 🤎

04/02/2026

It’s nice to know you made a positive impact in your students lives 🤎

04/01/2026

Practice autism acceptance everyday ♾️🤎

04/01/2026

Taking a moment to celebrate the progress I’ve seen in over the last 5 years.

Awareness helped people recognize autism, talk about it, and begin to understand it. That shift is why more families feel seen today than they did years ago.

But awareness alone isn’t enough.

Acceptance is what makes people feel like they truly belong. It’s what turns understanding into classrooms that adapt, communities that include, and spaces where autistic people are valued as they are.

PS thank you for loving Liam’s First Cut almost as much as I do 💙💙♾️

03/29/2026

I love going back to Jersey City schools to share my stories 🤎🤎🤎 It’s my hometown and my family is deeply rooted in that city! The kids love knowing that Liam’s First Cut is based upon a local shop and that Mr. Jay is a real barber and local favorite!

I am noticing a shift among parents at events lately. They are grateful to see a story that represents their kid and talks about being autistic/neurodivergent in such a positive way.

This makes me proud and hopeful that we are increasing education and getting closer to creating spaces where autistic people are accepted!

Thanks for having me at Literacy Night Jerseys City Global Charter 🤎 📚

03/26/2026

Uninvited guests not welcome 😂

03/25/2026

Precious moments + language building = core memories created 🥰

As a pediatric speech therapist and mom of 2 I assure you, parents you play a big role in helping your children develop communication!

Every day is an opportunity to use regular experiences to develop language!

Remember to be present and reinforce everything your child says!

Beautiful video from

03/19/2026

Autism isn’t just one or two patterns.

And if we’re being honest, the kids we tend to notice first are the ones who show us what they’re feeling.

But there’s a whole group of kids…
especially Black kids…
especially girls…

who learn early how to hold it in.

They’re “easy.”
They’re “well-behaved.”
They’re “fine.”

Meanwhile, they’re working overtime to blend in, to mask, to make sure no one sees the parts of them that feel different.

I’ve seen this professionally.
I’ve lived this personally.
And I parent this, too.

So when I talk about autism, I’m talking about the patterns I’ve witnessed in real life, in real families, in real kids who don’t always get seen.

If this is resonating it’s not a diagnosis!

This doesn’t automatically mean your child is autistic. A lot of these traits aren’t core traits—they’re what can develop when a child is constantly adapting, masking, and trying to meet expectations.

But…

If you’re seeing yourself or your child in this? It’s worth paying attention.

Because kids who fly under the radar still deserve support, understanding, and the chance to be fully seen.

03/18/2026

Working with kids is truly one of my fav things to do!