I am running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Dougie’s Team
The Flutie Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Autism.
I am proud to run The Boston Marathon for Dougie’s Team in April!
No amount is too small, and every donation is deeply appreciated.
Together, we can raise awareness about Autism acceptance and inclusion.
Kaitlyn Litchfield Photographer + The Frame Center Presents:
"Unmasked 2: A Celebration of Autism and Neurodiversity"
Welcome to "Unmasked: A Celebration of Autism and Neurodiversity" – an extraordinary gallery show presented in partnership with the Frame Center.
Prepare to embark on a journey that challenges perceptions and celebrates the beauty of diversity. "Unmasked" is more than just an exhibition; it's a testament to the intricate tapestry of humanity, where differences are celebrated, and individuality is revered.
In collaboration with the Frame Center, we proudly showcase a collection of captivating photographs that transcend boundaries and speak volumes about the richness of the human experience. Through the lens of creativity, we invite you to explore the unique perspectives of individuals with autism and other neurodiversities, showcasing their talents, insights, and visions with unwavering authenticity.
What sets "Unmasked" apart is its profound message: that despite societal labels and preconceived notions, people with autism and other neurodiversities are fundamentally no different from anyone else. Through these photographs, we aim to dismantle stereotypes and foster understanding, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface and recognize the common humanity that unites us all.
Join us as we peel back the layers of misconception and reveal the true essence of neurodiversity. "Unmasked" is a celebration of authenticity, inclusivity, and the limitless potential that resides within each and every one of us.
Details:
When: February 2025
Where: TBD
Donations received in support of this gallery show will go towards Kaitlyn's Boston Marathon fundraising efforts for The Flutie Foundation for Autism
Unmasked: A Celebration of Autism and Neurodiversity
Blake, 7
Nathan, 7
Nathan, 7
Basketball Star, Brother, Son, Friend, The Kindest Soul, Artist, Lego Master, Gamer
ADHD
“Blake was diagnosed with severe ADHD and our journey is simply unfolding. As his mom it is truly heart breaking to watch him struggle so much yet watch him thrive so much. Blake has a heart of gold, baby blue eyes that may hardly ever look you straight
Basketball Star, Brother, Son, Friend, The Kindest Soul, Artist, Lego Master, Gamer
ADHD
“Blake was diagnosed with severe ADHD and our journey is simply unfolding. As his mom it is truly heart breaking to watch him struggle so much yet watch him thrive so much. Blake has a heart of gold, baby blue eyes that may hardly ever look you straight in the eye but will knock you off your feet. He is the best son and the kindest friend. He would do anything to help anyone.”
Nathan, 7
Nathan, 7
Nathan, 7
Sports lover, Snuggler, Brother, Son, Comedian, Sensitive, Kind, Lego Master
ARFID (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), Anxiety
“After years of struggling with “picky eating”, Nathan was recently diagnosed with ARFID. Food causes him great anxiety and often he needs to eat in a different room because the smells and look of food is t
Sports lover, Snuggler, Brother, Son, Comedian, Sensitive, Kind, Lego Master
ARFID (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), Anxiety
“After years of struggling with “picky eating”, Nathan was recently diagnosed with ARFID. Food causes him great anxiety and often he needs to eat in a different room because the smells and look of food is too much for him.
He is an amazing athlete, wonderful friend, and the best kid who is working hard to acknowledge his food struggles and overcome them.”
Johnny, 4
Nathan, 7
Johnny, 4
CARS Movie Expert, Brother, Son, Friend, Train Enthusiast, Marvel Super Hero Lover
Autism
Johnny was diagnosed with autism in October. Every challenge that has come with this diagnosis is overshadowed by the amazing little boy that brings so much light to the people lucky enough to know him. When I look at Johnny, I see perfection, I see jo
CARS Movie Expert, Brother, Son, Friend, Train Enthusiast, Marvel Super Hero Lover
Autism
Johnny was diagnosed with autism in October. Every challenge that has come with this diagnosis is overshadowed by the amazing little boy that brings so much light to the people lucky enough to know him. When I look at Johnny, I see perfection, I see joy, I see a little boy that knows who he is and what he brings to the world; he’s just waiting for everyone else to catch up.
Noah, 12
Brayden, 6
Johnny, 4
Animal Lover, 4H Member, Fearless, Lover of Minecraft and Star Wars, Outdoorsman,
Garden Club Member
Autism
“Noah has always known he was “different”. The way he talks and thinks, he’s simultaneously more mature and more childish than 12. He embraces his differences though. He’s proud of his interests and curious about a lot of things many
Animal Lover, 4H Member, Fearless, Lover of Minecraft and Star Wars, Outdoorsman,
Garden Club Member
Autism
“Noah has always known he was “different”. The way he talks and thinks, he’s simultaneously more mature and more childish than 12. He embraces his differences though. He’s proud of his interests and curious about a lot of things many his age overlook. Some days are tough but he’s come so far. And really he’s just like other kids - he wants to laugh with friends, dance at parties and revel in the joys of childhood.”
Brayden, 6
Brayden, 6
Brayden, 6
Logo Lover, Twin, Brother,
Silly Goose, Son
Autism
Brayden was diagnosed with Autism at age 3. He is an identical twin to a neurotypical brother. Brayden is silly and so, so smart. He is such a little love and is always up for a good conversation about movie producers. He has a deep love for shapes and lettering and expresses this through
Logo Lover, Twin, Brother,
Silly Goose, Son
Autism
Brayden was diagnosed with Autism at age 3. He is an identical twin to a neurotypical brother. Brayden is silly and so, so smart. He is such a little love and is always up for a good conversation about movie producers. He has a deep love for shapes and lettering and expresses this through drawing complex logos. Sarcastic humor really gets him going and his belly laughs are contagious.
Payton, 22
Brayden, 6
Brayden, 6
Artist, Digital Creator, Brother, Son, Animal lover, Volunteer
Asperger’s Syndrome
“Payton was diagnosed at 4 years old but has only come to accept it a couple of years ago. He is sweet, funny, and intelligent and often times it works against him because people do not understand his disability and expect more than he is capable of giving. P
Artist, Digital Creator, Brother, Son, Animal lover, Volunteer
Asperger’s Syndrome
“Payton was diagnosed at 4 years old but has only come to accept it a couple of years ago. He is sweet, funny, and intelligent and often times it works against him because people do not understand his disability and expect more than he is capable of giving. Payton is amazing. He wants a fulfilling career, friends, and love like all of us. When I look at him I see the little 4 year old that wanted to be a Paleontologist and also the man who is worthy of all the wonderful things life has to offer.”
Abby, 10
Camden, 10
Camden, 10
Gamer, YouTuber, Book lover, Twin, Basketball Star, Daughter, True Friend, Keyboard Connoisseur
ADHD, Anxiety
“Before I started understanding my ADHD I was really frustrated but I have learned how to focus and I’m getting better at controlling it.”
“Abby is an original and has never been afraid to march to the beat of her own drum. She chall
Gamer, YouTuber, Book lover, Twin, Basketball Star, Daughter, True Friend, Keyboard Connoisseur
ADHD, Anxiety
“Before I started understanding my ADHD I was really frustrated but I have learned how to focus and I’m getting better at controlling it.”
“Abby is an original and has never been afraid to march to the beat of her own drum. She challenges and inspires us with her unique views of the world.”
Camden, 10
Camden, 10
Camden, 10
Gamer, YouTuber, Book lover, 4th grader, Brother, Son, Jokester
Autism, ADHD, Twice Exceptional, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety
“Camden is an incredible kid. He has overcome so much. He sees the world, he feels things that others don’t even notice, and his hunger for knowledge is insatiable. He has found his people through gaming. It
Gamer, YouTuber, Book lover, 4th grader, Brother, Son, Jokester
Autism, ADHD, Twice Exceptional, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety
“Camden is an incredible kid. He has overcome so much. He sees the world, he feels things that others don’t even notice, and his hunger for knowledge is insatiable. He has found his people through gaming. It has given him a connector to his peers and a platform to stand proudly on. The world is a better place because of Cam.”
Cooper, 5
Camden, 10
Cooper, 5
Lover of Sesame Street & Curious George, Pantry Raider, Brother, Pototo Chip Connoisseur, Problem Solver, Soul Searcher Beach Bum, Sensory Seeker
Autism
“Cooper has a tendency to give people this “drive by” eye contact, when he is running around he stops and gives the lucky recipient a very close, very deep stare usually followed by an exc
Lover of Sesame Street & Curious George, Pantry Raider, Brother, Pototo Chip Connoisseur, Problem Solver, Soul Searcher Beach Bum, Sensory Seeker
Autism
“Cooper has a tendency to give people this “drive by” eye contact, when he is running around he stops and gives the lucky recipient a very close, very deep stare usually followed by an excited “hi”. He has a way of looking into your soul in those moments, it’s this intense act of connection and kindness. It’s his way and there is nothing quite like it.”
Dom, 12
Chris, 22
Cooper, 5
Lego Master, Star Wars Enthusiast, Gamer, Model Builder, Detail Oriented, Dinosaur Expert
Autism
“Dom has an analytical and technical mind. He is usually quiet unless you show interest in a subject that matters to him. Want to know the size, weight, and age that your favorite dinosaur existed...just ask Dom. You’ll learn more than you ever
Lego Master, Star Wars Enthusiast, Gamer, Model Builder, Detail Oriented, Dinosaur Expert
Autism
“Dom has an analytical and technical mind. He is usually quiet unless you show interest in a subject that matters to him. Want to know the size, weight, and age that your favorite dinosaur existed...just ask Dom. You’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know on the subject! Nothing makes him happier than when someone listens to what he has to say.”
Chris, 22
Chris, 22
Chris, 22
Scientists, Photographer, Environmentalist, Son, Brother, Animal Lover
Autism
“Selfcare is so important. For me, I keep busy. Starting when I was 13 I volunteered every weekend at the zoo, this was a positive experience for me and a ’win’ to reflect on. I also try and build my transferable skills like communication.”
Chris is currently study
Scientists, Photographer, Environmentalist, Son, Brother, Animal Lover
Autism
“Selfcare is so important. For me, I keep busy. Starting when I was 13 I volunteered every weekend at the zoo, this was a positive experience for me and a ’win’ to reflect on. I also try and build my transferable skills like communication.”
Chris is currently studying Conservation Biology at Antioch University. He holds an undergrad degree from UVM in Wildlife and Forestry
Laurel, 9
Chris, 22
Chris, 22
Karate Kid, Artist, Music Lover, Theatre, Shark Enthusiast
Autism, ADHD, Non-Binary
Once we really “saw” Laurel how Laurel wanted to be seen, we started to see a huge improvement in many of the behaviors that were getting Laurel in trouble in school. Today, Laurel still struggles with friendships, but not from a lack of wanting them. Laurel
Karate Kid, Artist, Music Lover, Theatre, Shark Enthusiast
Autism, ADHD, Non-Binary
Once we really “saw” Laurel how Laurel wanted to be seen, we started to see a huge improvement in many of the behaviors that were getting Laurel in trouble in school. Today, Laurel still struggles with friendships, but not from a lack of wanting them. Laurel has also started finding a lot of great personal talents and hobbies - such as drawing and karate - and we are so hopeful that we’ll be able to make a great friendship connection this year!
Dylan, 8
Harrison, 6
Avery, 10
Lego Master, Second Grader, Titanic Enthusiast, Lover of Space, Roblox, Godzilla, and his dog Mollie
Autism, ODD, ADHD, OCD
His teacher nominated him because she thought "Dylan would really love seeing himself along with others who also have Autism.
He tends to think that everybody hates him and that he has no friends when he's upset about
Lego Master, Second Grader, Titanic Enthusiast, Lover of Space, Roblox, Godzilla, and his dog Mollie
Autism, ODD, ADHD, OCD
His teacher nominated him because she thought "Dylan would really love seeing himself along with others who also have Autism.
He tends to think that everybody hates him and that he has no friends when he's upset about a situation so it would be nice to show him that he's not alone.
Avery, 10
Harrison, 6
Avery, 10
Artist, Student, Daughter, Swifty, Dancer, Sister
Selective Mutism
Avery is an incredible dancer and artist. Her technical abilities have developed over the years and her artwork is incredible. She is a perfectionist about her artwork. Avery has generalized anxiety and Selective Mutism that show itself when there is a big event or transitio
Artist, Student, Daughter, Swifty, Dancer, Sister
Selective Mutism
Avery is an incredible dancer and artist. Her technical abilities have developed over the years and her artwork is incredible. She is a perfectionist about her artwork. Avery has generalized anxiety and Selective Mutism that show itself when there is a big event or transition happening. Labelled as “shy” as a child, her mother advocated tirelessly for her and she was able to find her voice.
Harrison, 6
Harrison, 6
Harrison, 6
Wave Rider, Math + Numbers Enthusiast,
Ocean Lover
Sensory Processing Disorder
Harrison is very smart. He especially loves math and numbers. He is currently learning about different countries. He has a huge heart and is all in all the time. He has a wonderful family who love, appreciate and celebrate him every day! When I shared with mom tha
Wave Rider, Math + Numbers Enthusiast,
Ocean Lover
Sensory Processing Disorder
Harrison is very smart. He especially loves math and numbers. He is currently learning about different countries. He has a huge heart and is all in all the time. He has a wonderful family who love, appreciate and celebrate him every day! When I shared with mom that I would like to nominate him, she responded with “I believe any chance to embrace any and all things that make him unique is 100% worthwhile!”
Kelly, 39
Kelly, 39
Harrison, 6
Mother, Sister, Traveller
ADHD, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder
“I am an expert at Masking and Mirroring but after a serious car accident in 2017 I lost that ability, and many things were brought to light through therapy.
When prepping for this project I asked myself “Which Kelly should show up to this shoot? And I realized the only t
Mother, Sister, Traveller
ADHD, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder
“I am an expert at Masking and Mirroring but after a serious car accident in 2017 I lost that ability, and many things were brought to light through therapy.
When prepping for this project I asked myself “Which Kelly should show up to this shoot? And I realized the only time I don’t mask is when I’m Mary and Meadows mom. It’s the truest I’ve ever been to myself.”
Nick, 36
Kelly, 39
Nick, 36
History Teacher, Football Coach, Community Leader, History Buff, Podcaster, Volunteer
Autism
“Being different is difficult. I was diagnosed in my teens and so in addition to struggling with the normal teenager things I also had to process this new Autism identity. It wasn’t easy.
I have an Undergrad degree in teaching from Emmanuel College a
History Teacher, Football Coach, Community Leader, History Buff, Podcaster, Volunteer
Autism
“Being different is difficult. I was diagnosed in my teens and so in addition to struggling with the normal teenager things I also had to process this new Autism identity. It wasn’t easy.
I have an Undergrad degree in teaching from Emmanuel College and a Masters from Fitchburg State...I do feel that being Autistic has hindered me from promotions and reaching the next level in my career. I love being a teacher.”
Myla, 3
Kelly, 39
Nick, 36
Beach lover, twirler, sister, daughter, A Bright Light
Autism
“My sweet, beautiful daughter Myla was diagnosed as Autistic at age 2. I noticed differences in joint attention and eye contact, along with sensory sensitivities, which led to me seeking an evaluation and receiving a diagnosis. She is such a bright light - so beautiful, smart, and sweet!”
David, 21
David, 21
David, 21
Volunteer, Computer Builder,
Rock N’ Roller, Self Advocate
Autism
David started at RTR in 2023 at 20 years old. Giving David opportunities that were led by him have given him so much self-confidence. He is comfortable, interactive, flexible, and when he walks down the hallway he is like the Governor. Giving hi-fives and fist bumps to every
Volunteer, Computer Builder,
Rock N’ Roller, Self Advocate
Autism
David started at RTR in 2023 at 20 years old. Giving David opportunities that were led by him have given him so much self-confidence. He is comfortable, interactive, flexible, and when he walks down the hallway he is like the Governor. Giving hi-fives and fist bumps to everyone.
He volunteers at TACT every week and he says, “Volunteering here gives me a purpose.”
