Financial Assistance for DM1 kids with Autism or ASD

As many parents with children with myotonic dystrophy know a high percentage of kids with this disease have autism or autism spectrum disorder. Because the childhood form is not a separate disease this often cause a lack of support from the medical profession. This website is building awareness of the autism and ASD within the myotonic dystrophy community.

Often kids with DM1 and Autism disorders need help and assistance. I have found an organization that assits with Autistic kids and gives grants. The group is called Act-Today.
They are a great organization and have given many grants. Click on the name above to go to their website. Here are a few of the people that they have helped. This is a great organization and I would encourage you to visit their website. IF needed you can apply for a grant for assistance!.

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