Family and Friends, we will be walking for Autism Speaks in honor of every child who has been giving the gift of being who they are!

As some may know, Aydn is Autistic and was diagnosed in late 2022 after we began research and evaluations since he faced a speech regression after the age of 2. 

This was around the summer of the pandemic, and a time that everyone’s worlds changed, including ours. 

Fast forward through these last four years, we’ve adapted as any family would and his development has been a major priority. By making his world easier, getting him the support he needed, letting go of stigmas, learning about Autism and educating others- we’re grateful to live life to the fullest with the happiest, cutest and coolest Aydn we all know and love. 

At age 6, he is thriving with a mix of speech, ABA and occupational therapy customized for his needs. He’s what they call high functioning, we call him incredible. It’s a long journey for us but we he amazing us every day with something new. 

Honestly, as his parents, we’re lucky to learn how the brain works and have become amazed at neurology, as well as the specialists that work in this industry. Autism comes in all ages, different shapes and sizes and is represented uniquely in every single person. 

Our goal is to make the world a little more understanding of what autism is and how love, compassion and constant teaching can make all the difference. 

We’re walking with Aydn, join us in a team shirt on the day of of spread the word for us about autism, love and being kind to one another. 

Thank you! 

xo Anayancy, Alex, Aria and Aydn

Today, over 70 million children and adults are affected by autism. Each of them, have unique strengths, challenges and potential. Autism Speaks will be there for them. You and I can be too.

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!