Angela - transforming heartbreak into hope

Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old.

I read recently about a mother who was thanking the person who came up with the button that states that my child is not misbehaving he has autism. Her 3 year old son was recently diagnosed with Autism and she was always dealing with sour looks whenever she took him anywhere. She felt if she had to tell every single person that they came into contact with about Autism, she would never have a free moment. I love the idea of the button.

Autism has had an impact on some friends of ours.  Angela is a young mother with a son afflicted with Autism.  The thing about Angela however, is that she is doing whatever she can to promote awareness and help find solutions to this condition that affects so many. Angela is a representative for Autism Society of King County.

Did you know a new child is diagnosed with autism every 20 minutes. For all the children and families stricken by this disorder -- and all those who will be -- the time to act is now.

April is National Autism Awareness Month. In an effort to help fund research studies that will help find a cure, The McFarland Group will donate $100 to Angela’s chapter with each transaction we close until the end of July. With the support of our community, we can help transform heartbreak into hope.

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It's easy for us as a society be critical that not enough efforts are being put into research of disorders such as Autism. It's really nice to see The McFarland Group putting their money where their mouth is. Way to go! ~ Jenny