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John, Our thanks to everyone who has donated today. Your season of giving donation is helping us unlock an amazing $50,000 matching gift challenge from Adrian Jones. You've helped make 3X as many children with autism ready for the oftentimes uncertain future of adulthood. If you haven't had a chance to give yet, you still have a few more hours to join our community and help make resources available to kids like 16-year-old Jack.
Jack was two when he was diagnosed with autism but because of early intervention and occupational and physical therapies he is thriving. "Jack has done things I never thought he would do," says Judith, Jack's mom. "He is a strong, capable person. He does act differently, but he is very much a typical teen." But what about adulthood? Jack's at an age where decisions and plans must be made about his future. Everything needs to be evaluated. Learning self-care such as shaving, taking public transportation and general independent living skills are important. We may take these abilities for granted but for some autistic teens practical life skills at home and in the community need to be learned. Autism Speaks helps parents of young autistic adults find their place in the world, whether it's providing guidance and resources to understand options to attend college or obtain a job or simply live independently, you make our work possible. Thank you for being there for autistic teens. Now you have one last chance to give kids like Jack the resources they need to lead happy, productive lives. For the next few hours ONLY, this generous 3X FLASH MATCH offer will triple your gift. |
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