Rebecca Engle is an author, educator, and neurodiversity advocate from Texas. Once nonverbal until age five, she now uses her voice to inspire others through storytelling, teaching, and public speaking. As a special education teacher and behavior specialist, she challenges traditional systems like PBIS, promoting trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches that honor every learner’s wiring. Her business, Stitches and Stanzas, combines creativity, advocacy, and education—offering resources and handmade tools for inclusive learning. Rebecca’s books and talks center on resilience, equity, and reimagining education through compassion, understanding, and authenticity. She embodies what it means to turn obstacles into advocacy.