The IACC has been around for 2 decades, so I think it’s fair to ask, “Are we better off today than we were 20 years ago?” The answer is unfortunately no, we are most definitely not better off today. While some minor battles have been won, we are losing the war, and losing it big.

“True advocates … must awaken to the coming tide, if the most needy on the autism spectrum are to thrive and survive.”

“I still dread answering my phone. Afraid it means the police are there again. That there is another hole in his wall that another broken window has sliced his hands and feet.”

The study, Autism Tsunami: the Impact of Rising Prevalence on the Societal Cost of Autism in the United States, by Mark Blaxill, Toby Rogers and Cynthia Nevison, concludes that future costs of autism could be $589 billion/year in 2030, $1.36 trillion/year in 2040, and $5.54 (4.29–6.78) trillion/year by 2060.

Timon is now invaluable. He helps not only our sons but also helps us as parents better manage the struggles our children face on a daily basis.

As autistic kids grow up, their needs can increase while services decline. A dad asks, is the system upside-down?