Check out this inspiring story in Autism Spectrum News.
How a Sibling Connection Inspired Advocacy and a Career
“When I was nine years old, I became an advocate. We were out in public and a woman chastised my mom for being unable to control my younger brother, Joey. My blood started to boil and I was outraged by this woman’s lack of empathy. However, my mom handled the situation with poise and grace, focusing less on the reprimand and more on helping my brother calm down. As the woman walked away, I thought to myself, “If only she knew Joey, and knew about autism, maybe she would have treated him differently.””
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