I just opened my box at the post office and inside; there was a flyer from the Epilepsy Foundation. In large bold red letters, it said CURE epilepsy.  I have seen those words on that flyer many times before, but this time it made me angry.  My son, Brandon just turned forty years old and together we have worked extremely hard to help him achieve his dream of independence. More Here...

Katie Couric is an award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate, and 'New York Times' best-selling author of 'The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives.'

Couric hosts and executive produces her own syndicated daytime talk show, Katie, which premiered in national syndication last September. She also serves as a special correspondent for ABC News, contributing to 'ABC World News,' 'Nightline,' '20/20,' 'Good Morning America,' 'This Week,' and primetime news specials. 

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My godson, Jay Burstein, was diagnosed with ASD ten years ago. Little Jay (he was named after my late husband, Jay Monahan) had no spontaneous language until he was almost five years old. He has worked incredibly hard --with many gifted therapists and teachers, and today Jay attends a special education program in a public school, where he spends part of each day with his mainstream peers in mainstream classes. I’m so happy to say, he rarely stops talking. For many reasons, Jay is very fortunate. I am incredibly proud of him and all that he has accomplished. I’m also so grateful for all of the dedicated professionals who have helped Jay —teachers and therapists can make such a difference for children with autism. More Here...