Parallel paths: Mother, son with autism learn to navigate world, strive to raise awareness Subscriber Exclusive

When Robyn Kistemaker’s son, Lucas, was in preschool, his teacher recommended screening him for autism after noticing certain behaviors, such as running away from the class or tearing up paper and tossing it in the air to watch it flutter down. Lucas’ evaluation led his mother to reflect on her own tendencies, so she made an appointment for herself. Tags Clark County health Mental health Vancouver Vancouver Public Schools