Christine Lindgren, M.Ed.
Autism Specialist

Responding to Autism Center Director

Vice President, Autism Society of Washington TCC

Christine and Dr. Temple Grandin!

Christine's Accomplishments Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Central Washington University, WA.

• Master's of Education with an emphasis on Autism, Heritage University, WA

• Certified Teacher, Washington State

• Relationship Development Intervention Certified Consultant

• Director, Responding to Autism Center

• Awarded Educator of the Year by the Autism Society of Washington, 2006

"We started our Autism journey a little more than a year ago. The months that followed her diagnosis were some of the most agonizing of my life. I researched myself into a corner. I had access to so much information. With all of this information I could not discern what direction was best. I attended seminars and got advise from some of the most respected people in the autism community. Right under my nose living and working in the Tri-Cities was Christine. I have a year under my belt working with Christine. The hurdles we have overcome in a year are astounding to me and who know our family. I have faith that my daughter is going to go to a life that has endless possibilities. Thanks Christine I feel I owe you a debt that I can not repay." -- John M., Kennewick, WA

Our Mission

"Christine has dedicated her life to both share her expertise, and continue to expand her knowledge base; with the ultimate goal of creating the best opportunities of success for families. She is a gifted teacher and specialist who has a naturally ability to engage children with autism.  Her abilities extend to an ability to successfully interact with parents and guide them to new and more effective ways of helping their child.  Her love and determination to help empower families affected by autism has been a blessing not only to our family, but countless families in our community."
-- Amy and Clark H, Kennewick WA

Christine is an Autism Specialist with over 15 years experience in educating, treating, diagnosing and training families and children on the Autism Spectrum. Christine has a unique experience from many perspectives, including: as a teacher of special education students, a consultant to professionals, families and organizations, a parent of a disabled child, and understanding, first hand, the challenges of overcoming a disability. Her passion to help those affected by autism, provides many families with hope and the knowledge that they are not alone.

• Trained administrator of the ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.

• Trained in Behavioral Intervention, Functional Communication, Functional Behavior Assessments, Discrete Trial Training, S.T.A.R., Pivotal Response, Floortime, Relationship Development Intervention®, Social Communication, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Social Skills Training, Behavioral Mapping, and More.

• Creator and Facilitator of the Parent Support Group for Children with Autism.

• Executive Chair of the Responding to Autism Event, Tri-Cities, WA.

• Developer of community resources for children and young adults with autism.