Help for Parents With Autistic Children

By The Associated Press
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Alabama State Rep. Cam Ward, whose 5-year-old daughter Riley is autistic, says parents of autistic children have a hard time figuring out where to turn for help. The House hopes to change that. Help for Parents With Autistic Children
Published: Fri, February 22, 2008 - 11:24 am
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House has passed a bill to
establish a council to coordinate services available to help people
with autism.
The bill was sponsored by Representative Cam Ward of Alabaster.
Ward's five-year-old daughter Riley is autistic.
Ward says the council is needed because currently there are nine
different state agencies that provide services for the autisitc and
parents don't know where to turn when seeking help.
Ward's voice broke when he thanked House members for passing the
bill on a 99-0 vote.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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