Welcome to the podcast with Laila Alieh – Coach, Tutor, and Former NASA Engineer – on a mission to help students unlock the full potential of Autism and ADHD.
Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in college, Laila overcame challenges with focus, reading, and test anxiety to earn engineering degrees from Purdue and Portland State – and ultimately land her dream job at NASA.
Years after pursuing the stars, Laila later had a son and discovered at a very young age that her son has autism. Not accepting failure as an option her an her husband decided to take matters in thier own hands and help thier son and share the journey along the way.
Whats her greatest passion? Helping the next generation thrive with Autism and ADHD and embrace it as a true superpower.
Each episode offers practical, science-backed, and holistic strategies to support focus, motivation, mindset, and parenting. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, you’ll discover tools to foster confidence in and out of the classroom.
Laila brings a unique blend of personal experience, academic achievement, and professional expertise. She specializes in working with students of all learning styles, blending high-level coaching with evidence-based tutoring and nutritional guidance. She also holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and is a certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner.
If you’re ready to reframe Autism and ADHD as a strength, empower yourself or your child, and build lasting confidence – this podcast is for you.