TIC TOC AUTISM CLOCK

Autism does not sleep. When night falls, families everywhere tuck their children into bed for what will typically be a good night&rsquo,s sleep, but the care required by the child with special needs continues around the clock. Like Grandfather&rsquo,s pocket watch, if not wound consistently, the ticking will stop. Without proper early intervention there is a very real danger of watching a child fade from this world into a world he has created in his own mind. There is a push toward early diagnosis and education because it is universally understood that early intervention is vital for optimal gain. The younger a child is, the better chance of increased efficacy and possible re-growth of neural pathways. Teachers and therapists often provide some services during the day, but the family is the 24/7 team. ,_,