April is Autism Awareness Month, and if you have a loved one with autism, you know how hard it can be to get help.<\/p>\n
One in 31 children has autism. Four years ago, that number was one in 44.<\/p>\n
And for families trying to get answers, waitlists can stretch more than a year before a child even gets a diagnosis, let alone treatment. One organization is trying to fix that.<\/p>\n
Easterseals MORC is opening a brand-new Autism Comprehensive Care Center in Waterford, and it\u2019s designed to be a true one-stop shop.<\/p>\n
Behavioral health, speech and occupational therapy, and mental health support for parents and siblings, too.<\/p>\n
Another unique feature: There are simulated apartments, grocery stores and a dental office inside the building.<\/p>\n
So kids can practice real-world skills in a safe environment.<\/p>\n
Brent Wirth, the CEO of Easterselas MORC, joined LocaL 4 Live to talk about the center. <\/p>\n
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.<\/p>\n
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