What will happen in another 4 years? How can we go on like this? This is a national (and international) problem of monumental proportions. We have an entire new class of children who cannot be accommodated by the system: many are manifestly neurologically impaired. Meanwhile, the government and the medical profession sleep on regardless.
John Stone,
UK media editor, Age of Autism

The generation of American children born after 1990 are arguably the sickest generation in the history of our country.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

It seemed to me that with rising autism prevalence, you’d also see rising autism costs to society, and it turns out, the costs are catastrophic.
They calculated that in 2015 autism cost the United States $268 billion and they projected that if autism continues at its current rate, we’re looking at one trillion dollars a year in autism costs by 2025, so within five years.
Toby Rogers, PhD, Political economist

Kenton, OH: "Sensitive Santa" scheduled for Dec 13th

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Nov 10, 2025, WKTN, Kenton, OH: Sensitive Santa

https://wktn.com/news/autism-life-center-to-host-fourth-annual-sensitive-santa-event-in-lima

The Autism Life Center will host its fourth annual Sensitive Santa event on Saturday, December 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UNOH Event Center (Crystal Room).

The all-inclusive holiday celebration is designed to be a sensory-friendly experience for people of all ages and abilities. Santa will arrive around 5:15 p.m. and read “The Night Before Christmas” at 6 p.m. Santa will quietly walk through the room, greeting families with smiles, high-fives, handshakes, or hugs. No loud bells or “Ho Ho Ho’s”, just gentle holiday cheer. Families can visit with Santa on their own time and take free photos.

Guests can also enjoy snacks, drinks, crafts, games, and live music played softly in the background to create a calm and welcoming atmosphere.