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Raising a Child with Autism

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Heaven Sent and Bent: Raising a Child with Autism

Katherine discusses the challenges, and joys, of raising a child with autism. She will also talk about the early warning signs you should be aware of as well as resources for families that have an autistic child.

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Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the world\'s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.