From advocacy to a professional Training Institute
Living Autism Out Loud has grown into an institute focused on knowledge, partnership, and systems improvement across the lifespan.
Our Story
Why Living Autism Out Loud has evolved
What began as advocacy has become a professional Training Institute serving organizations, professionals, and families across the country.
“While advocacy remains an important part of our foundation, the Institute now focuses on building knowledge, strengthening partnerships, and supporting organizations through education, consultation, technical assistance, and systems improvement.”
Purpose
Mission & Vision
The commitments that shape every training, consultation, and partnership.
Mission
To improve outcomes for autistic individuals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families by providing high-quality educational training, professional development, consultation, and community engagement that promotes equity, inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful participation across the lifespan.
Vision
To create communities where autistic individuals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have equitable access to opportunities, meaningful inclusion, strong family partnerships, and the supports needed to thrive across the lifespan.
About the Leadership
Danyale Sturdivant, MSSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina
Founder
Danyale Sturdivant, MSSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina is an educator, trainer, keynote speaker, public scholar, and clinical social worker whose work integrates research, professional experience, and lived experience.
She has dedicated her career to strengthening family partnerships, improving organizational capacity, advancing disability equity, and supporting systems that serve autistic individuals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Educator
Keynote Speaker
Public Scholar
Clinical Social Worker
Partner with the Institute
Bring research-informed, experience-driven training and consultation to your organization or community.