Shortly after the murder of Trayvon Martin, John, a 26 year old young man with autism, was walking in a shopping center not far from RDIconnect. I have known John since he was 10 and at that age, although able to think about things, his expressive language was quirky. Sometimes he still expresses himself in […]

Finding work after graduation can prove challenging for anyone, but for young adults with autism, getting that first job can be especially difficult. A recent study by the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that half of young adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unable to find work […]

 If you have an insurance plan (through an employer or elsewhere) that does not provide the benefits your child needs, you can purchase a plan now through February 15, 2015 on the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. All HBE plans must cover habilitative and rehabilitative therapies (e.g. speech and OT); they must adhere to Washington state […]

Trish Thrush has two wonderful children with many spectacular gifts as well as unique challenges. Her daughter Lina is eight and has high function Autism and ADHD. Her son Devin is two,  undergoing screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD and has sensory difficulties. Faced with a shortage of expertise in autism screening and diagnosis “Lina […]