paige layle

autistic author, speaker, writer

neurodivergent (autism, adhd, cptsd etc) lived-experience educator Paige Layle speaks to schools, workplaces and events daily with her experiences as a neurodivergent person and teacher.

her focus on boundaries and strategies that actually work helps autistic children and adults live happier lives.

NEW book

physical copy available on amazon

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self- published Mental Alchemy Workbook was designed by Paige as she went through trauma recovery on her journey from being anxious and depressed.

this workbook contains the questions Paige asked herself to learn about her inner world, and how to make it a better place.

60+ accommodations for autistic people

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The cover of But Everyone Feels This Way in big, bold white letters in front of a close up picture of Paige.

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!

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Praise for beftw

Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and Visual Thinking

“Paige Layle’s book will be especially helpful to provide insight for women diagnosed with autism later in life.”

Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation

"I had a hard time putting this book down and the few times I did were to nod in agreement. Paige Layle writes vividly about those parts of being autistic that aren't in any psychiatry text. The constant discomfort, the tidal wave emotions that overwhelm you at any moment. Paige's book offers a fuller picture of what autism looks like and furthermore, how to build a more accepting world for autistic people."

Wendy Walker, bestselling author of American Girl

"But Everyone Feels This Way is a poignant, brave, soul-bearing triumph! Whether neurotypical or divergent, Paige Layle's story will make you laugh, cry and think- but most important, it will give you a new lens for seeing yourself and others."

Sarah Kurchak, author of I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder

“Frank and perceptive, But Everyone Feels This Way is a welcome addition to the growing autistic literary canon. I’ve long believed that autistic voices—not a single face or voice, but as many of us sharing our stories as possible—play a key role in the acceptance and celebration of autistic people. I’m very glad that Paige’s voice is among them.”

Kim Rhodes, actor and activist

“Paige writes with incredible insight, humor, and honesty about her autism and life. Her unique experience illustrates some universal truths and, as I read about her, I also learned about myself and my own autism. I am grateful for the gift of her voice."

“This is written incredibly well, as Layle blends humor with candor, delivering a captivating, unputdownable memoirthat leaves readers inspired, awed, and educated.”

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autistic public speaker

lived-experience

email:

mgmt@paigelayle.ca

Location:

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

topics:

introduction to neurodiversity, accommodations at school, accommodations in the workplace, personal testimony, accommodating yourself, unmasking, emotional regulation and boundary setting and more

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"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

Western University- In person workshop

EKO Spring Symposium- Keynote Speech

Teachers for Inclusive Education Kids BC - Keynote Speech

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health- Host

Setting boundaries and healthy relationships for autistic and masking individuals

What neurodiverse kids want you to know for educators

Teaching children with a PDA profile for educators

Hosted panel for "Finally Seen: From Diagnosis to Daily Life" to discuss the science being studied today to help neurodivergent women and girls

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