The rate of autism is spiraling in the nation. Twelve years ago, just one in 150 children were diagnosed with some form of autism. Now its one in 68 children. This means much more special care is needed for many more kids with special needs. Autism is just one form of disability. Parents of children with special needs often find themselves isolated in a world of near round-the-clock care. Too Much for Just One Ten years ago, Army couple Gary and Antonia Woodlin gave birth to a son with autism. But they said as long as they had each other, they knew they could handle it. Together we can beat this. We got this, Gary Woodlin recalled. Well do it together. There wont be any challenge that he faces that will be that great that the two of us wont be able to handle. But an unexpected challenge changed all that. Two years ago, Antonia, who gave up her military career to take care of their son, suddenly died from an aggressive cancer. WATCH THEIR STORY:
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:00:02 +0000
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