James Pontius, 5, was diagnosed with childhood disinegrative disorder, an autism spectrum disorder, at 3 years old. CDD causes children of normal development to regress and lose skills, such as speech. Each person with autism is different. There are no two stories alike.

This is James' story


Justin Eaton, 26, was diagnosed with autism at 12 years old. Unable to live on his own, Justin lives with his mother, Carolyn Donaldson, and step-father, Jim Donaldson, at their Savannah home. Each person with autism is dfferent. There are no two stories alike.

This is Justin's story


Nathan Kacireck, 22, was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, at 11 years old. Each person with autism is different. There are no two stories alike.

This is Nathan's story


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