Local resources support families navigating ‘special needs’ kids during Autism Acceptance Month

SPOKANE, Wash. — Support systems for children on the autism spectrum have evolved dramatically since the last ten years. Autism Acceptance Month reminds parents of that improvement.

Will, a 14-year-old diagnosed with stage one autism as a toddler, has become an author despite his challenges. He wrote a book about his experience, living with autism.

“It’s about his experience as a kid with autism. It’s hilarious. It’s surprisingly insightful,” said Michael Bruner, Will’s father…

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