Hi, I’m Laura, a freelance writer. Here’s my story.

I’ve been a writer for as long as I can remember. I journaled and wrote fan fiction from an early age. I would even write letters to my family instead of talking to them. To me, it felt like the written word had more impact.

I would’ve made it a career from day one had I been given the chance. But growing up in the 90s in a former communist country, you heard a clear message: smart, successful people are engineers, lawyers, doctors, or teachers.

Writing was not an option. Not one that would pay the bills, anyway.

And so I went on to study computer engineering. It was during my Ph.D. that I discovered I could make an impact with my writing. Even if I wasn’t a writer in the traditional sense of the word.

Working on peer-reviewed articles made me realize there was a lot of power in writing. I could take these complex notions, new ideas from my research, and turn them into something anyone could understand. Soon, I was the go-to writer in the faculty, helping colleagues left and right.

A few years ago, the word “autism” was mentioned to me. It opened up a new world and helped me make sense of many of my struggles. 

I started doing what I do best—writing about it. First, to process my own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. To understand. Then, article after article, I realized I could do more. I could help the little Lauras who were struggling just as I had.

And so my stories took another turn and I dived deep into research, a habit I still keep near and dear to my soul from my academic days. 

Now, I like working with those who help neurodivergent people. By telling their stories and educating people on all things autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, I believe we can make a huge impact. One short article at a time.