Today, over 70 million children and adults are affected by autism. Each of them, have unique strengths, challenges and potential. 

Adriel was diagnosed with Autism before he turned 2. He was completely non verbal and would not make eye contact or respond to his name. He started early childhood intervention at 1 1/2 & is now 3 and in Pre K 3. He knows his ABC’s in English, Spanish & Greek. He can count & identify numbers 1-150 in English & Spanish, he knows all his shapes & has recently started reading short picture books. He is wise beyond his years and has taught me so much. 

“Neurodiversity may be the birthplace of some of humanity’s greatest minds.” 
- Harvey Blume 

It’s only through the dedicated support of people like us that Autism Speaks can continue their vital mission work. Each year, the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team makes direct contact with tens of thousands of individuals looking for advice or guidance and more than one million people access their free nationwide autism services and resources. They continue to partner and support research to improve the lives of people with autism by investing in science that will allow more personalized treatments and therapies. You can find out even more about where your fundraising dollars go at autismspeaks.org/our-work.

Please join me by donating to help me reach my fundraising goal. Together, we have the power to enhance the lives of people with autism and make a meaningful difference. Thanks so much for your support!