Local autistic singer and model shares her journey from non-speaking as a child to performing on stage.
SEATTLE — April marks Autism Acceptance Month, and this year the spotlight is on voices like PJ Âû’s — a multitalented artist who is using her platform to shift how the world understands autism.
Âû is a singer, model, and advocate whose journey includes a chapter that might surprise those who only know her as a performer: she was non-speaking for part of her childhood.
Today, she channels that experience into meaningful work for autistic people of all ages and their families.
For PJ, increasing autism acceptance — not just awareness — is a personal mission.
She shares her story through performance, advocacy, and direct engagement with families navigating similar paths, offering a perspective that is both lived and hard-won.
Âû has also pointed to specific resources that helped unlock her talents and potential, underscoring a message that resonates throughout the autism community: the right support at the right time can make all the difference.
To watch her full interview on KING 5 Weekend Mornings – click the video player above. You can also follow Âû on Instagram.
As we reach the halfway point of Autism Acceptance Month, Âû shares a reminder that autistic individuals bring creativity, resilience, and unique strengths to every space they enter.