About Us

 Rock the Spectrum founders Katie Billingsley, Candace Perreault, and Keri McGloin met in 2016 through the Northeast Arc Autism Support Center soon after their children were diagnosed with Autism. These moms shared a passion for spreading awareness and advocating for inclusive and accessible opportunities for all families impacted by autism. 

•  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges  
• About 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder (Source: CDC ADDM Network)
• The financial impact on a family raising a child with autism is substantial, according to the Journal of American Medicine the lifetime costs are >$1.4 million