An experienced educator and passionate visionary, La Becky Roe, is the founder of Let’s Talk About It–The Autism Center. Her award-winning organization is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while its subsidiary, Autism in Color, delivers education, training, and consulting services to executive teams, public facing professionals, and communities. With over 20 years of subject matter expertise, La Becky applies best practices and leverages personal experience for a high value and comprehensive offering. As the parent of an adult son diagnosed with ASD, her work is fueled by a genuine desire to reduce mental health misconceptions while increasing awareness and advocacy for persons with autism. Families benefit from La Becky’s private counsel and in-home support as she customizes solutions for their challenges. Corporations and communities improve their understanding and approach to ASD through her contributions. With an objective to develop a resource that supported the mental and emotional health of parents, in April 2023, La Becky, authored Spectrum of a Journey: A Guided Journal for the Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum. Combining her personal experience with her insights as a subject matter expert, she guides parents towards hope and a positive path forward after diagnosis. Nominated for the prestigious Who’s Who in Charlotte Award, La Becky launched the city’s inaugural Autism Resource Fair in May 2023 making ASD support services accessible to hundreds of families, educators, and communities. Expanding her organization’s scope in 2023, La Becky was also the recipient of a Mecklenburg County ABC grant which allowed her to offer services that proactively contributed to the reduction of drug and substance abuse-related mental health disorders. La Becky holds a post graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan and a Master of Science in Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services with a Concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Crime Prevention. A highly sought after public speaker, she served as a featured presenter for the 2023 National ADA Symposium and has received support from the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte Lab School among others.
