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Life on the Spectrum
I’m passionate about autism awareness because it really is so unique. We think different. We feel different. We love different.
Read Rhett Y.'s Story
He has so much energy and having this physical outlet is so important for him being a big, strong guy. He might not be able to express it with words, but you can see how much this means to him.
Read Jack U.'s Story
We hope to bring about a new treatment approach that actually helps a core aspect of ASD, social interaction, and perhaps also impacts anxiety
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Painting is his life – it’s where he is the most comfortable – where he is perfect.
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If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.
- Dr. Stephen Shore