Dear Reader, When an individual or family receives the news of an autism diagnosis, the experience can be overwhelming and isolating. Individuals and parents often face a flood of emotions, confusion, worry, and uncertainty about where to turn for guidance and support. Many feel alone as they try to navigate a complex landscape of therapies, services, and resources. Due to a significant increase in the autism prevalence (now 1:31 in the US) the need to offer support has never been so great....

DearReader, We are so excited to share some big news with you this morning! Over the years, our work at RTAAF has grown and so has our community. What started as a mission to raise awareness has blossomed into something deeper: empowering autistic individuals, supporting families, and strengthening our community together.With that growth, we felt it was time for our name to reflect who we are today. We’re excited to share that RT Autism Awareness Foundation (RTAAF) is now the Rochester Area...

Dear Reader! Happy Fall! 🍂 As the leaves start to turn and the air gets cooler, we’re feeling especially grateful for this wonderful community of families who continue to learn, advocate, and grow together. We have a few exciting opportunities coming up this month that we’d love for you to be part of: Being a Parent Self Advocate This Thursday we’re thrilled to welcome Representative Kim Hicks for a special discussion on being a self-advocate alongside your child. Kim will share her personal...