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Alicia Trautwein is an autistic educator, writer, and speaker whose work focuses on education, disability, and public understanding. As the creator of The Mom Kind and a contributor to Autism Parenting Magazine, she helps families and schools navigate education systems, IEPs, and the unwritten rules that shape autistic lives.

Drawing on her experience as an autistic mother of autistic children, she connects history, policy, and lived experience to make school and services more accessible for neurodivergent families. She also creates short‑form educational content on TikTok and other platforms, explaining news, history, and school systems through a neurodivergent lens.

What Alicia works on

Key topics include:

  • Autism and education
  • IEPs and school systems
  • Neurodivergent parenting
  • Bullying, safety, and inclusion
  • Support for educators and professionals working with autistic students

Featured work

  • Speaking – Keynote talks and workshops on autism, education, and neurodivergent families.
  • Writing – Articles for Autism Parenting Magazine and other outlets on self‑care, social skills, bullying, and inclusion.
  • Media & Press – Summit talks, podcast interviews, and media features about Alicia’s work.

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