Founder of Autism Learning Worlds

Hi, I’m Lauren. I’ve spent the last decade supporting kids with autism—and building the kind of learning tools I always wished existed when I first started teaching.

After graduating from Duke University with degrees in Psychology and Public Policy, I began my career in education through Teach For America. I was placed in an under-resourced classroom with brilliant, sensitive kids on the autism spectrum—and quickly realized how few resources truly supported them.

 I saw firsthand how these kids thrived when learning was visual, predictable, and designed just for them. That experience stayed with me. Over the years, I taught in autism cluster classrooms, earned a Master’s in Special Education from Dominican University, and later completed another Master’s in Learning Design and Technology from Harvard.

I created Autism Learning Worlds to bring those experiences together—to offer visual, self-paced, affirming lessons that help neurodiverse kids build real-life skills and confidence. Most recently, I worked at Stanford as a course designer, creating accessible education for medical professionals.

 Now, I’m bringing that same care and design to kids—because every child deserves to learn in a space where they feel safe, seen, and supported.

Ready to give your child the tools they need to thrive? Explore our lessons and join the Autism Learning Worlds community today.