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Our boys have opened our eyes to a world very different from our own where regular sounds can be too noisy, fabrics can be itchy or soothing, lights can be too bright, and communicating wants and needs require a more physical approach than just talking. Life is very different from what we expected when we first found out we were pregnant with our oldest 8 years ago. Since Jack’s diagnosis at 3 we’ve been thrown into a world of therapies, IEP’s, and emotional rollercoasters that we’ve had to learn to navigate with the support of family, friends, and resources available in NC. When Luke was diagnosed in 2021 (when the world was shut down), we had to pivot and find a location where we were better supported with available resources, and so we came to Columbus. The boys are thriving in their therapies and we are building a small sense of community and additional support. Without resources like Autism Speaks, us along with many other families, would find it difficult to navigate their world for them.
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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