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Episode #190: How An Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life with Paige Layle

I love hearing from Autistic Adults, and Paige Layle has garnered quite a following on TikTok and Instagram, sharing her story and creating resonating content for her viewers traveling similar journeys.

Paige’s recently published memoir, But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life, has been an opportunity to reach her followers on a deeper level, connect beyond the internet, and create a resource for those that relate to her story. Just two weeks before her 15th birthday, Paige received her diagnosis. It was what she calls “Life Shattering”. She describes that she had been internally begging and pleading for an explanation of why life is so hard for her; the diagnosis was just that.

She took to social media after becoming comfortable with these platforms across her life, in her second year of university. Paige made her first autism-focused video discussing her anger about “trending sounds” insulting autistic individuals, which pushed her to start educating and sharing the autistic voice. She now creates content full-time, with the bulk of her income coming from public speaking events and consulting with schools and other organizations.

Paige reminds parents not to be scared. If you have concerns about delays or other symptoms in your child, just know that whatever information you collect will help you, she says. And for those of us out there consuming content, she informs us that not all autistic people want to be advocates, so be respectful, as well as diversify your resources so that you may hear a variety of voices. You can find Paige on Instagram and TikTok at @PaigeLayle.

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Today’s Guest:

Paige Layle was born in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. From an early age, Paige exhibited a deep passion for the arts, engaging in singing, acting, and dancing. In 2015 at age 15, Paige was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which changed her life for the better as she began to learn how to live life authentically. Paige’s Autism advocacy career began in 2020 when she created video content on TikTok and YouTube. With over 3 million followers across her platforms, Paige has become a prominent voice in the Autism advocacy community. Her content not only educates but also provides comfort and support to countless individuals and families navigating Autism. In March 2024, Paige’s memoir, But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life, was published by Hachette Go, and instantly became a best-seller. Additionally, Paige speaks to companies and schools across Canada to educate on Autism and how others can accommodate Autistic people in school, in the workplace and at home. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a devoted pet owner, with two dogs and two cats. Paige also loves to journal and crochet in her spare time.

What’s Inside:

  • Kruz and Family, their Autism journey.
  • Understanding what it takes to advocate and begin services and support.
  • An update on progress January 2023 to June 2024.
  • Parent Support: Join our parent portal!

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