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A friend of mine works for Autism Speaks. It's an amazing cause that is making a real difference in the lives of so many people.

I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism - parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is inspiring. They deserve all possible opportunities for education, employment and integration.

My son has autism, and I founded the government relations department at Autism Speaks.

I've been interested in autism since I've known about it, which is more or less since I've been writing.

I've worked with tons of people that I know who are on the spectrum - but now I think severe autism has really increased.

Autism currently affects one in 88 children in the U.S., and its prevalence continues to rise. That's why it's important to help organizations like Autism Speaks raise awareness and funds to support families and individuals impacted by it.

I have friends struggling with autism, juvenile diabetes.

Having two children with autism, it makes you really think about how we do relate to each other.

Autism is part of who I am.

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.