paige layle
neurodivergent (autism, adhd, cptsd etc) mentor, writer and public speaker,
sharing lived experience with candor and charm since 2019.
book for a keynote speech, event or workshop
or one on one for direct consultation on your personal matter.


NEW RELEASES

But Everyone Feels This Way: How An Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life
BEFTW is a tale of a young, undiagnosed autistic girl (it's me, this is a true tale) who tried navigate a world that pushed her into the shadows. Read about my inner world, and the thoughts and feelings I had at the time that I wasn't able to share yet. Now as a diagnosed autistic adult, I recognize what a long way I've come, and what I needed to thrive then and now. Available where books are sold in hardcover, audiobook and e-book!
Praise for beftw


autistic public speaker
lived-experience
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topics:
introduction to neurodiversity, accommodations at school, accommodations in the workplace, personal testimony, accommodating yourself, unmasking, emotional regulation and boundary setting and more
"Paige's wit, candour and zeal will captivate any audience about the most mundane topics. Paige knows something about taking complex information and translating it in a way that not only makes it digestible and easy to understand, but fun and engaging. You will not forget this speech, and you may even leave feeling inspired and more passionate about being an ally to Autistic, neurodivergent and disabled people."
previous talks
Autism Social Summit, April 2024
Amazon Canada, June 2024
Word On The Street, September 2024
Autism Canada, October 2024
Conestoga College, October 2024
Western University, March 2025
EKO Spring Symposium, April 2025
living in ontario as an adult with late-diagnosed autism - for autistic people
disability accommodations - for leaders and business owners
being an autistic author - for readers or writers
finding community while being late-diagnosed autistic and AFAB - for autistic people
introduction to accommodating neurodiversity - for college students and faculty
boundaries and healthy relationships workshop - for university students
talking to children with a PDA profile of autism - for educators
your support makes this possible.
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