Naomi’s Story (Age 31)
Adult with Autism and ADHD Naomi is a 31-year-old woman, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When Naomi was first referred to Vista Center for Behavior Analysis (Vista) in early 2011, she was living with her parents and working during the week as a YMCA activity […]
Riya’s Story (Age 5)
Early Childhood Autism “I cannot take it any longer! We are moving back to India,” said Riya’s mother with a look of utter frustration. Five-year-old Riya had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) two years prior, and this news created major chaos within her family. Riya was not responding to anyone; in fact, she […]