Indianapolis, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Two mothers of children receiving care at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers have shared how their families fostered a friendship through their sons’ shared experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While receiving an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming, Lacey, mom of Mason, and Bree, mom of Gavin, found a support system in each other that helped them navigate daily life with ASD.
Bree and Lacey met at the Hopebridge center their sons both attended. Hopebridge, as one of the largest autism therapy providers in the nation, offers all resources needed to provide personalized therapy for children touched by behavioral, physical, social, communication and sensory challenges. Hopebridge also ensures the families and caregivers of children who receive therapy also in the experience and feel connected.
“From the moment Bree and I met, we talked all the time,” said Lacey. “She and I have become best friends. It’s been great to have someone to turn to and say, ‘Girl, you will not believe what this one did…’ I don’t feel so alone anymore.”
Mason, known for being free spirited, loves going on outdoor adventures and enjoys Godzilla, Paw Patrol and dinosaurs. Mason has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, apraxia, sensory processing disorder and sensory modulation disorder.
Though Mason took part in early intervention services, it wasn’t until he received his autism…
