After diagnosis
What families need beyond generic awareness and encouragement.
Media kit
Speaker information for LaNiqua McCloud, Psy.M
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Short bio
Educational Specialist | Speaker | Master Trainer | Autism Family Advocacy Strategist
LaNiqua McCloud, Psy.M is an Educational Specialist, Speaker, Autism Family Consultant, Founder & CEO of HummingBird Edsentials, and author of Birth of an Advocate: Living Above the Spectrum. She equips schools, organizations, and families with practical tools for autism advocacy, resilience, inclusive leadership, and family-centered support. She holds Master Trainer, Master Facilitator, and Instructional Design certifications from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and is a certified Autism Fundamentals Specialist, a certificate she earned through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Recognition
- Named to Womelle's 2025 Top 15 list
- Guest on Autism for Badass Moms Podcast
- Featured speaker at the 2021 "I Am Worth It" Conference in Las Vegas
- Author of Birth of an Advocate: Living Above the Spectrum
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Advocacy without burnout
How parents can build language, confidence, and support systems.
School-family trust
How educators and parents can communicate more effectively.