Summary of Presentation

Grace’s address delves into the heart of inclusive communities, highlighting their power to foster belonging and provide support for everyone involved. She brings attention to the often-overlooked needs of parents and caregivers, recognizing their vital role and emphasizing the importance of building communities that extend beyond focusing solely on the child.

Together, we’ll explore practical ways to bridge the gaps in support, foster meaningful connections, and overcome challenges like isolation and stigma. She calls for collective responsibility and meaningful connections, encouraging communities to embrace empathy and understanding as cornerstones of inclusion. With a shared commitment to these values, this conversation seeks to inspire hope and spark meaningful action.

Presenter Bio:

Grace Siller is a life coach, consultant, and proud autism mom dedicated to supporting neurodiverse families - parents and caregivers, especially moms. She offers guidance on burnout prevention, stress management, and resilience building, while facilitating wellness workshops and hosting community groups.

Her expertise extends to businesses, where she consults on wellness and inclusion strategies, helping organizations better support neurodiverse teams, foster inclusive environments and support employee well-being.  

Grace also serves on the advisory board of a tiny home community for autistic adults, is a contributing writer for AfriAutism Magazine, and helps manage her autistic son Makai’s inclusion-focused small apparel business. Her personal journey as an autism mom fuels her passion to empower and connect with parents of neurodivergent children, and champion inclusion and wellness in professional settings.