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Life on the Spectrum
“At the end of the day, like any other parent, you want your kids to be happy. You not only want them to be healthy and happy, but the best Daylen and DaShaun that they can be.”
Read DaShaun & Daylen V.'s Story
"I’m proud of the fact that I can drive a car on my own, go from place to place and get to my appointments. Being independent is pretty important because sooner or later all of us will have to learn it one way or another."
Read Chris I.'s Story
Leo makes everything special. Hace especial todo, dice Jessica, la mamá de Leo. El marca la diferencia entre mis dos hijos. El marca donde quiera que va la diferencia.
Read Leonardo's Story
I like having autism and I would never change anything about myself. I would not be the person I am today if I did not have autism. I am very creative and smart because of this. However, autism is just a little part of me; it is not who I am.
Read Milan B.'s Story
If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.
- Dr. Stephen Shore