Aida Amare is a dedicated advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Her passion for this work is deeply personal, as the mother of an 18-year-old son with ASD, driving her commitment to enhancing educational programs and support services.

Aida holds a B.S. in accounting and has completed training in Applied Behavioral Analysis at the UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program. With 16 years of experience supporting individuals with ASD, she has become an influential community leader, working closely with teachers, school districts, service providers, and broader community networks to improve education and resources for students with special needs.

She is the founder and president of The Peer Spot, Inc., a Diamond Bar, CA-based organization providing Tailored Day Services, social skills programs, and community integration for neurodiverse individuals in the Self-Determination Program. Through The Peer Spot, Aida empowers individuals by offering personalized support to foster independence, social engagement, and meaningful community inclusion.

As an Advocacy Ambassador with Autism Speaks, Aida actively raises awareness and advocates for policies that benefit individuals with ASD. She has participated in panels at the Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD), helping implement initiatives that reduce transitions between schools and programs for children with disabilities.

Her impact extends to Disability Awareness Month in the East San Gabriel Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (ESGV SELPA) and the Ethiopian Community Los Angeles, where she serves as a presenter. As WVUSD’s representative on the SELPA Community Advisory Committee, she supports programs that enhance services for students with exceptional needs.

Aida’s contributions have been recognized with multiple awards for her service to her community, school district, and SELPA. She also established a classroom for students with disabilities at a religious organization, where she co-developed, taught, and oversaw a Sunday School Program for children with ASD.

Beyond the U.S., Aida extends her advocacy internationally. She has provided training in Ethiopia and online, focusing on Autism and Behavioral Management, and co-taught the first two-tiered ASD Certificate Program in Evidence-Based Practice in Ethiopia, supporting the professional development of educators and practitioners.

Through her advocacy, education, and international outreach, Aida Amare remains a leading force in special education and autism awareness, making a lasting impact on neurodiverse communities worldwide.