As a player in the DSFL I've been blessed with an amazing platform that I can use to improve the lives of others. I would use that platform to help charities and organizations help autism. More specifically I would find ways to help those organizations that provide help - financial, emotional, and therapeutic. There's a lot that families with autistic children have to adjust to. Not only for dealing with their child but also helping others understand their child. They might need therapeutic support themselves. I would want to help them cope and provide the best possible life for their child.
I would like to be a spokesman for whatever organization that would have me. I would raise awareness first, making people aware of the many faces of autism. I would love to have to do meetups with families. Maybe even give them a day or week on vacation to take their mind off of their stress and daily grind.
For families with older children, I would like to create a work transition program or scholarship so their child could eventually transition to providing for themselves. Just as important as would be a program to get families financial help for caretakers, supplies and whatever else they might need to take care of their child.
I would like to be a spokesman for whatever organization that would have me. I would raise awareness first, making people aware of the many faces of autism. I would love to have to do meetups with families. Maybe even give them a day or week on vacation to take their mind off of their stress and daily grind.
For families with older children, I would like to create a work transition program or scholarship so their child could eventually transition to providing for themselves. Just as important as would be a program to get families financial help for caretakers, supplies and whatever else they might need to take care of their child.