Maddie calming down with Franklyn at an event.
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Maddie Grace (or Maddie “Amazing Grace” as we like to call her) was diagnosed with classic autism in 2008 when she was 2 years of age. She is a beautiful, silly, intelligent girl with limitless perseverance and potential. Maddie has received countless hours of various therapies since she was first diagnosed and will continue to require therapy and support throughout her life. She is currently receiving weekly speech, occupational, and music therapy and has also regularly participated in therapeutic horseback riding. Maddie is a hard worker and has made great progress in many areas, most notably in her verbal communication, but she continues to struggle with academics, motor planning, and independence in daily living and self-help skills. She enjoys being around kids her own age but has limited ability to communicate and initiate in play with them. Maddie also experiences anxiety in new settings, environments that are sensory over stimulating, and whenever there is a lack of structure or routine.
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