You deserve a break! Having a family member with autism can be a challenge. It’s easy for families to get over-stressed as they deal with their family’s needs, juggle medical and therapy appointments, and manage work and other responsibilities. Read more.
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I think this is great…I have a seventeen year old son with Autism. I wish I would of know before about this Austism Speaks.
By: virginia lopez on April 27, 2010
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4months ago found out that my 6year old has autisum.im had here at 34 and she is my only. i would love to get involved in any and everything to help.please contact me. i would love to walk for autisum.please send me any information about that and any other fund raisers.i need to get involved in activites to stay sane;-) its hard and overwellming and i am a single parent. trying to hold on to my job,they dont understand that i have to go through these apotiments,so i run to the apotiments and back to work,gas and my junk car,lord help!buti do it for my baby ;-)
By: Felicia McIntyre on April 7, 2011
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Felicia,
Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your story. Please go to http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org to find a Walk near you. If you need something else, feel free to contact me directly at ptapia@autismspeaks.org. Thank you for your support!! Patty
By: aptapia on April 7, 2011
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