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Introduction

In 1997, the Cairns family received a diagnosis—one that every parent fears. Their son had autism. This was presented to Lori and Jim as a life sentence for their son, J.R., something they could do very little about. But they refused to give up, and now they want to share their successes with others who may be facing a similar challenge.

This is the story of how, at a time when autism was much less understood than it is today, the Cairns family put together a plan involving early intervention, great therapists, and strong determination to help their son be a fully participating member of the family and the community—and how it worked for them. This is the story of J.R. Cairns, their son, from the beginning of his life to his entrance into adulthood.