Shrouded in mystery with no cause or cure, autism grabs hold of its victims at an alarming rate. While one in 10,000 children was diagnosed with the developmental disability 15 years ago, that number has risen to one in 150 children. Many families’ only choice is expensive behavioral therapy rarely covered by insurance. The stress and uncertainty of having a child with autism takes its toll on families, often leading to exhaustion, frustration and a sense of isolation. The Ellis family of Decatur is one of those families.
In Her Own World
Living with autism is a daily challenge for 9-year-old Brayden and her family
By Danielle Komis Palmer
Staff Writer
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