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I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge a very special group of people. The parents of children with difficulties often work very hard on their behalf. We have to—they're our kids. It's our job to help them to the best of our ability. But, there are also a lot of people who have chosen to help our children—just because they want to.

There are teachers who go far above and beyond what's mandated by law, who work very hard to help our kids succeed. There are administrators who research and create special programs because they will help our kids reach new heights. Experts specialize in autism and other special needs because they really want to help children. Members of all kinds of community groups don't have to include our kids, but they do anyway, because it's the right thing to do. There are students who help the child next to them who is struggling and is frankly more than a little odd. Friends and neighbors may not have a clue why our kids do what they do, but they invite them over to play anyway. Volunteers give their own time and money to help other people's kids, just because they care about them. People like these have touched my life and the lives of those in my family in more ways than they'll ever know. My son's life is better because of them—and so is mine. They've inspired me and led me forward during the times I didn't know which way to turn. They are angels on earth, and I am in their debt in more ways than I can ever repay.