November 2016, my son Junior was diagnosed with Autism. I did not know what that was until I researched more about it and educated myself on what to expect and the how to's. I can tell you that it was not an easy road for my son and me. He was non-verbal for a few years until we brought him to speech therapy. Communication was not easy for him and everyone around him. But, with the help of all the amazing therapists, he is able to communicate very well. Junior loves school and is really good at math, he loves numbers! He is also very fascinated with cars, he can tell you a lot about cars.
I am joining this walk for my son, Junior!
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!
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