Michael Vassar
Dad / Husband / Autism Advocate
Mike Vassar is a dad, husband, and advocate for families raising children with disabilities. He and his wife, Kim, have spent the past eight years working in the children’s disabilities community—work that began when their first daughter was born. Mike brings a unique dual perspective: as a parent navigating the everyday realities of autism, and as a professional in the technology space, where he helps provide software tools that support autism care providers. This combination of lived experience and industry insight has given him a front-row seat to both the challenges and the incredible joys that come with the autism journey.
Sept. 9, 2025
Around the Spectrum - Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in a Different Path (with Michael Vassar)
When Michael Vassar’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and later autism, his family’s journey took an unexpected turn. In this candid conversation, Michael shares how “Welcome to Holland,” Emily Perl Kingsl...