A hero for our kids - rest in peace Dr. Rimland

I was shocked to read tonight of the passing of Dr. Bernard Rimland - a true hero for our generation. Before I was even born, Dr. Rimland was fighting the medical establishment to improve the lives of all touched by autism. When history looks back at the great leaders of our time, I'm sure his name will always be brought up.

It's been 4 1/2 years since our own son was diagnosed with autism. In those days, as we searched for help and hope, it was his web site and publications which provided a great source of education and ideas. Certainly our son is better off because of the early information we learned from ARI.

May we always remember his fight and strive to give back what we can to the autism community.