Embracing autism: Family talks life on the spectrum, resources for parents

10-year-old Roman Alsop is a smart, curious 5th grader, who loves to draw, read, play with Legos, and play Minecraft with his two younger brothers. His favorite subject? “Well, they don’t have anime, so probably social studies, or art, or math,” he said. “He is a whiz at history,” his mom, Megan said. Roman was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety when he was four years old. At age 8, he was diagnosed with autism.