Paige Layle Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Book, TikTok, Autism, ADHD, Advocacy

Paige Hennekam also known as Paige Layle is a courageous Canadian autism and ADHD acceptance activist, author, public speaker, content creator, educator, and TikTok star known for her raw, educational videos that challenge misconceptions about neurodivergence, share personal experiences with autism, ADHD, OCD, and CPTSD, and promote authentic living.

As the author of the bestselling memoir But Everyone Feels This Way, she empowers millions through honest advocacy while working as a dance teacher and keynote speaker.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Paige Hennekam
• Stage Name: Paige Layle
• Born: August 2, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Autism Advocate, Author, Content Creator, Public Speaker, Educator
• Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Tracy Hennekam (née Layle) and John Hennekam
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $700,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Paige Layle was born on August 2, 2000, in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. She was brought up by her parents Tracy Hennekam (née Layle) and John Hennekam. There is no information about her siblings.

From a young age, Paige showed a passion for the arts, including singing, acting, and dancing. She faced significant challenges, including bullying, sensory issues, and mental health struggles, leading to a suicide attempt at age 15.

Shortly after, she received diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, OCD, and ADHD, which she describes as life-changing and lifesaving.

She attended local schools, experienced public, private, and homeschooling, and later pursued post-secondary education while working part-time as a dance teacher. Her ethnicity details remain not publicly detailed and religion is Christianity.

Career

Paige Layle began her advocacy journey in 2020 during the pandemic by creating TikTok videos (@paigelayle) to counter degrading posts about autistic people, quickly growing to over 2.6 million followers and 86 million likes. Her content focuses on autism in girls and women, late diagnosis experiences, neurodivergent daily life, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and breaking myths while using she/they pronouns.

She expanded to Instagram and YouTube, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers with educational yet relatable videos. Paige works part-time as a dance teacher and has become a sought-after keynote speaker and educator on neurodiversity.

In March 2024, she published her debut memoir But Everyone Feels This Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life, which became a bestseller. She continues creating content on CPTSD, queerness, and authentic autistic living while maintaining her website and engaging in public speaking to foster autism acceptance.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @paigelayle
• TikTok Handle: @paigelayle
• YouTube Channel: Paige Layle
• Website: paigelayle.ca

Personal Life

Paige Layle, 25 years old, is currently single and not engaged. She came out as a lesbian on February 6, 2025, after previously identifying as pansexual and queer. No past relationships are publicly detailed as she keeps her romantic life private while openly sharing her journey with identity and neurodivergence.

She has no children and lives in Kawartha Lakes, Canada, with her pets including dogs Macey and Medusa, and cats Mikado and Marlin. In 2025, she shared going no contact with her parents in 2023. Her height is 5’4″ (163 cm).

Net Worth

Paige Layle‘s net worth is estimated at $700,000 USD. Her income primarily comes from:

• TikTok and YouTube creator funds
• Book sales of her memoir But Everyone Feels This Way
• Keynote speaking engagements
• Brand collaborations in advocacy and wellness
• Dance teaching
• Social media monetization across platforms