Media
Sensory Experiences of Autistic Mothers (Your Anxious Child Podcast, 2024)
Understanding the Unique Challenges of Autistic Mothers: Insights from recent research on autism and motherhood (Psychology Today, 2024)
Autism and ADHD Diagnoses in Motherhood (Mom and Mind Podcast, 2024)
Parenting as a New Autistic Mother: The Impact on Daily Living (Neurodivergent Insights, 2024)
Exploring the Sensory Experiences of Autistic Mothers as Occupational Beings (Moxie OT Podcast, 2023)
Autism and Pregnancy Loss: An Autistic Journey of Grief and Identity (Divergent Conversations Podcast, 2023)
Speaking and Presentations
Kiley’s personal life experiences of the stillbirth of her son and her late-in-life autistic-ADHD diagnosis are the foundation for her professional focus. Kiley is honored to share her story with others so they know they are never alone in their life challenges and suffering.
As a speaker at events, a presenter at conferences, and an educator to health professionals, Kiley is also passionate about increasing awareness and advocating for mental health across the reproductive life span (menarche, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, perimenopause, menopause).
Her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Occupational Therapy provide her with a science-based training and foundation to empower individuals in living an authentic, meaningful, and hopeful life.
Topics include:
Kiley’s personal story of pregnancy loss and resilience
Growth and healing after loss
Mental Health during pregnancy and postpartum, including perinatal loss
Neurodiversity and pregnancy
Neurodiversity and parenting
Autism and grief
Interested in booking Kiley for a speaking engagement?
Email: drkileyhanish@gmail.com
Official Bio and Images for Use
Dr. Kiley Hanish is a neurodivergent coach, occupational therapist, non-profit founder, mentor, and bereaved mother, specializing in reproductive mental health across the lifespan.
She is an occupational therapy coach, working with neurodivergent adults, and adjunct professor of occupational therapy.
Kiley also co-created the Emmy-nominated film Return To Zero to break the silence and stigma around pregnancy and infant loss for parents around the world and founder of the non-profit organization, Return to Zero: HOPE, a non-profit organization that provides inclusive and compassionate education and support for bereaved families after pregnancy and infant loss.
