kim cristo
actress, advocate, and Writer in Ridgewood, NJ
Kim Cristo has an extensive career as an actress. She worked on television, film, soap operas, commercials, industrials, regional and Off Broadway theatre.
However, all the invaluable training and experience on stage and on the set did not prepare Kim for her most challenging and rewarding role, as mother to two beautiful girls. When her eldest daughter was diagnosed with autism at 19 months of age, Kim's life purpose was defined. She advocates fiercely for the rights of autistic individuals and informs families of the resources and information available to them. Kim has been interviewed by World News with Diane Sawyer, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, WABC-TVs Dr. Jay Adlersberg, NJN, WPIX Channel 9, The Bergen Record and NJ Monthly Magazine for subjects ranging from early detection of autism in young children, early intervention and autism resources for parents.