Art Teacher

Abby Wang

I'm an artist and teacher from California's Bay Area, passionate about making art accessible to all. I've taught printmaking and painting at Bowdoin College, led workshops at the Miami Paper Museum, and mentored adults with intellectual uniqueness. I'm pursuing my MA in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy. At Little Dot, I'm here to help each student build skills, explore mediums, and find their unique creative voice.

Yoga Teacher

Claire DiNapoli

For the past five years, I've woven together two passions: supporting neurodivergent children and yoga. I previously worked at the Child Mind Institute in NYC, helping kids with ADHD and anxiety develop communication and behavioral skills. As a Yoga Alliance 500-hour certified instructor, I bring movement, mindfulness, and breath to kids on the spectrum — creating spaces where every child builds confidence and regulation on and off the mat.

Co-Founder & Yoga Teacher

Dani Beutell

I'm a professional yoga and meditation teacher serving students in LA and worldwide. As a fellow spectrum-dweller (AuDHD), I love helping autistic kids explore movement, body awareness, and breath as fun, accessible tools that can become life-changing daily skills. I hold certifications in Mindfulness Practitioner (UCLA), Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance, 200h), and Integrative Somatic Therapy (Embody Lab) — for deep-feeling, sensitive folks like us.

Art Teacher

Elena McNally

I'm an artist and teacher passionate about equal access to the arts and community connection. I've volunteered as a virtual art teacher for autistic children across the country, led outdoor programs through The Phoenix, and I'm currently studying art therapy at Loyola Marymount University. My ecotherapy training shapes how I see nature and materials as tools for expression — at Little Dot, I hope every child feels supported and creatively free.

Art Teacher

Em Aniunas

For the past ten years, I've worked across the autism and disability community — through ABA therapy, summer camps, day programs, clinics, and schools. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I'm deeply passionate about creating accommodating, inclusive creative spaces for all abilities. I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware and am pursuing an MFT degree at Loyola Marymount University, with specialized training in art therapy.

Art Teacher

Jordanna Kirschner

With over a decade supporting children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, I've helped individuals build communication, independence, and emotional regulation skills. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an MS in Counseling from Cal State Fullerton. At Little Dot, my goal is to create meaningful opportunities for self-expression — helping students discover and develop their unique creative identities and strengths.

Art Teacher

Rose Yao

I'm a dedicated art educator with a BFA from the University of San Francisco, an MA from the University of London, and behavioral health training from Santa Clara County. I've taught ceramics, watercolor, charcoal, pastels, and more to children of all ages. Working with neurodivergent students has strengthened my ability to create inclusive, student-centered spaces where young artists build confidence and express themselves through art.

Co-Founder & Art Teacher

Tim McMullen

I am a behavioral therapist, community arts educator, MFA painter, father of two autistic boys, and fellow neurodivergent, with over a decade of experience and a deep love for the autistic community. I started Little Dot because, as a parent, I saw the need for something different: a space where autistic kids can have FUN, explore their passions, and grow their confidence in ways that honor their unique needs and sensitivities.