Autistic lives don’t need fixing.

They need freedom to be themselves — to live in full colour, with full support, and without apology.

I’ve seen it over and over again—when Autistic people are allowed to be themselves, when we follow our passions, meet our sensory needs, and stop performing for systems that weren’t built for us—something extraordinary happens.

At every stage of my life—as a mother, creative, advocate, and neurodivergent woman—I’ve witnessed the cost of trying to fit into spaces that don’t recognise or value our wiring. And I’ve also seen the absolute magic that unfolds when people are allowed to show up authentically.

I created Wondiverse because I believe it’s possible to build a world where people are free to be—where all neurotypes can work together, play together, and thrive side by side. It starts by me trueing myself up to that vision and acting on it every single day—in our home, in my work, in our community, and in every system I touch.

I acknowledge every Autistic person—whether you shine in loud, joyful colours or quietly in your own rhythm. I honour your sensory needs, your passions, your boundaries, and your fierce commitment to truth.

I recognise Autistic people with complex support needs. Your experiences are valid. Your communication, your autonomy, your way of being—it all matters. Having access to real choice—what you do, how you’re supported, and who you spend time with—is not just important, it’s critical.

I cheer for the families choosing a different path. The educators who listen deeply. The allies who take action—not just intention—and shift the system to make room for difference.

I honour every Autistic person who carries the emotional load of educating others. Who keep expressing themselves in whatever way works. Who challenge what’s in front of them and choose to create something better.

I also want to acknowledge the intersections that shape our experiences—gender, race, sexuality, class, other disabilities. Being Autistic doesn’t exist in isolation. The world responds differently depending on how we present, who we love, the colour of our skin, or how our bodies move through the world. We can’t advocate for Autistic people without recognising the full complexity of who we are—and without committing to justice, equity, and inclusion across all identities.

I celebrate the professionals who show up with humility—those still unlearning, still listening, and choosing to practise in ways that affirm neurodivergent experience, not erase it.

I adore the Autistic people in my life. The joy they bring, the deep, inexplicable connection we share—the full-blown weirdness, the complete acceptance, the laughter. They just get it. Few words—sometimes no words—are needed. That’s the power of neurokin. Of community. Of finally being surrounded by people who speak your language, even in silence.

I love parenting our kids. Every single one of them is wildly different, and every day is a new invitation to listen deeply, rethink everything, and show up with love. It’s not always easy—but it’s always worth it. And I don’t do it alone. My husband and I are a team. A proper unit. He holds space for the chaos and the creativity, backs my wild ideas, and jumps in beside me to build the kind of life most people told us wasn’t possible. We parent with curiosity, with humour, and with the deep knowing that our family was never meant to be typical—it was meant to be true.

I know the world wasn’t built with many of us in mind. I know how exhausting it can be to navigate communication styles, workplace norms, school systems, and social expectations that constantly demand we change.
I know, because I’m living it too.

So on this World Autism Understanding Day—may the world continue to shift.
May there be more space for us to live in full-blown expression, with no apology.
Because when you allow people to be… magic happens.