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Dignity and Grace

As the crowd frequently applauded, this young man with autism covered his ears, in obvious discomfort. His father, at his side, helped him maintain his composure.

Sensory dysfunction is a common hallmark of autism. It can make an ordinary sound like clapping seem like the roar of a freight train, to a person with autism.

For a father, who has endured the challenges of autism for years, this must have been a rewarding day.