Throughout school Richard Brissette of Madison struggled with reading comprehension and decision-making. His mother moved him to various schools trying to find the best fit for him as his needs stretched beyond academics. Brissette has mild autism spectrum disorder, or ASD.
“My worst memories, take-aways, are being bullied as an eighth grader in middle school,” Brissette said.
Brissette grew especially interested in mathematics, which pushed him towards success. In 1988, Briessette graduated from Bethel High School in Connecticut, just a few weeks after winning two gold-medals in the Special Olympics for running races…