How We Got Here is for people who want to understand why things happen, not just what’s trending. I break down news and politics, connect them to the history that shaped them, and show how those forces affect schools, IEPs, and autistic families.

I’m an autistic educator and Autism Parenting Magazine contributor who uses history, policy, and lived experience to decode the unspoken rules of our systems—especially education.

About Me:

I’m Alicia Trautwein, an autistic educator, writer, and speaker focused on education, disability, and public understanding. I created The Mom Kind, a platform on autism and parenting, and I speak and write about how history, current events, and systems shape everyday life for autistic people and their families.