When perusing the Autism Society of America I clicked on the link 'Support the Autism Society' link. The link led to a gift-shop page full of toys for children. But as the website states, their mission is ' improving the lives of all effected.' We need to stop focusing solely on kids and help the adults that autism as well.
After interviewing Ann Hart, president of the Autism Society of America and mother of a 24-year-old with severe autism, I realize that adults really need just as much help. Adults need occupation therapy, job placement, and other services that could help them function.
Children are a huge part of the autism problem, because parents are the ones who are active in legislation, fundraising, and activism, but these children are going to grow up eventually and we need to focus just as much attention on adults.
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