I've been working with children with special needs for over a decade. I honestly feel like I learn so much from them every day and am truly blessed. Unfortunately children and adults with special needs have obstacles throughout their life, and access to services and resources can be difficult and scarce. Most parents when they receive the autism diagnosis are given bleak outcomes and no clear guidance. We have made a lot of progress in the field but so much research still needs to be done along with so much awareness that needs to be raised. The only way that these incredible individuals can have a voice in this world is if they are given the ability to advocate for themselves alongside their allies who have been advocating on their behalf for years.