Amanda Trisdale – Let Them Dance: Building a Space Where Autistic Kids Belong

Send us a textIn this premiere episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle is joined by Amanda Trisdale—a passionate mom, disability advocate, and the driving force behind a revolutionary dance space for autistic children.Amanda opens up about what pushed her to say, “enough is enough,” and create something entirely new for her daughter, Leta. What started as a personal mission became a community movement—and now it’s reshaping how dance, inclusion, and support intersect for neurodivergent kids.Together, Michelle and Amanda explore what it means to truly create a space where autistic children don’t have to prove their worth to belong. This is a conversation about vision, advocacy, and making space—not just for movement, but for growth, expression, and self-worth.And yes… there’s laughter, heart, and even a surprise guest moment at the end.👤 About the GuestAmanda Trisdale is the mother of teen autistic dancer Leta Rundell and the CEO of Autistic Wings Dance Company—the only fully autistic-led dance studio in the U.S. She's also co-host of the podcast Leta Tap Styles, where she and Leta share their journey with humor and honesty. With a background in financial services, Amanda made the leap into disability care and advocacy to champion her daughter and the wider neurodivergent community.🔗 Follow & Support Amanda and Leta Instagram: @antrisdale Podcast Website: https://www.letatapstyles.com Dance Studio Website: https://www.autisticwingsdancecompany.org