Alyssa is a fourth-year psychology student at the University of Washington, and a student research assistant in the READi Lab. Before joining the READi Lab, Alyssa worked with foster children at her local Department of Social and Health Services. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her dog. She is excited to continue learning about early autism research and aspires to continue her academic career by attending graduate school for clinical psychology in the future.