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    A mom’s mission: Increase autism funding in Southern Utah, launch new technology

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    A Utah mom is advocating for more funding for those with autism and their caregivers while creating special eyeglasses for youth with the condition.

    Heidi Kershaw is hosting community conversations to increase understanding and support. She told St. George News that many organizations in Southern Utah supports families with autism, but that the state could do more.

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    Autistic little boy covering his ears and feeling overwhelmed by the loud noises in preschool, location and date not specified.




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    Lenora Jeffs, mother to five-year-old Portman, who has autism, location and date not specified.




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    Five-year-old Portman Jeffs has autism, location and date not specified.




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