Montana Lights

The State of Montana is the home of 3 Autism Lights. The Montana group includes two individuals with autism and a school for autism.

Montana Autism Lights

• Alexis Wineman has autism and she was Miss Montana in 2012, making her the first winner with autism in the history of the Miss America pageant. She is from Cut Bank, Montana. 
• Thomas Russell is an artist who has autism. He is from Laurel, Montana. 
• Sense-Ability School for Autism was founded in September 2017 and is the first private school for autism in the State of Montana. It is located in Great Falls, Montana. 

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New Jersey Lights

The State of New Jersey is the home of 15 Autism Lights. The New Jersey group includes two individuals with autism, two autism fathers, a business, a businessman, a music therapist, a musician, a teacher, a professional bass fisherman, two politicians, and three people who are on the Autism Light Memorial Roll.

  New Jersey Autism Lights

Autism Fathers:

• Stuart Chaifetz is an autism father from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
• Dr. Michael Hannon is an autism father and researcher from Westampton, New Jersey.

Business:

• Toys "R" Us is a toy store that has its corporate headquarters in New Jersey. They were recognized for creating a line of autism friendly toys in their stores.

Businessman:

• Eric Kunkel is a businessman from Villas, New Jersey. He showed kindness to a girl with autism on a plane trip.

Individuals with Autism:

• Kerry Magro is a young adult with autism who is a recognized author, speaker, and self-advocate. He is from Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Anthony Starego is a young adult with autism. He was added to Autism Light for his achievements in 2012 as a high school kicker in Brick, New Jersey.

Music Therapist:

• Jennifer Pacht Goodman is a music therapist from Watchung, New Jersey.

Musician:

• Dez Childs is a musician and song writer from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Teacher:

• Janet Mino is a special education teacher from Newark, New Jersey.

Athlete:

• Mike Iaconelli is a professional bass fisherman from Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey. 

Politicians:

• Robert Menendez is a United States Senator from New Jersey. His home is in Paramus, New Jersey. He has supported autism causes over the years through his position in the Senate.
• Chris Smith is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hamilton, New Jersey. He has supported autism causes over the years through his position in Congress. 

Memorial Roll from New Jersey:

• James Gandolfini (1961-2013) was an actor whose hometown was Parkwood, New Jersey. Upon his death on June 19, 2013 he left money in his will to a friend who was an autism father. 
• Herbert A. Kahn (1925-2005) was from Mahwah, New Jersey. He founded what is now Autism New Jersey.
• Gail Walsh (1954-2012) was an autism mother from Cinnnaminson, New Jersey. She died in an automobile accident on January 19, 2012. The mother of two sons with autism was dedicated to supporting autism causes.

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Minnesota Lights

The State of Minnesota is the home of 7 Autism Lights. The Minnesota group includes 2 businesses, a businessman, 2 autism fathers, a high school student, and an animal.

 Minnesota Autism Lights

Autism Fathers:

• Craig Evans is an autism father from St. Paul, Minnesota, who created Autism Hangout. Autism Hangout is now closed but his videos remain on YouTube. 
• Rob Zink is an autism father from St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a veteran police officer who is called the 'Autism Cop' for his work on behalf of autism in his community. 

Businesses:

• Snip-Its Salon is an autism friendly business franchise, where kids can get haircuts. They have their headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. 
• Valley Fair is an autism friendly amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota. 

Businessman:

• Bruno Silikowski is the owner of AutoMotorPlex in Chanhassen, Minnesota. 

Student:

• Trey Kruse is a student at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota, who is friends with Adam Potter, who has autism. 

Animal: 

• Elf Butler Madof was a black lab dog who provided autism service with his family in La Crescent, Minnesota. 

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Michigan Lights

The State of Michigan is the home of 18 Autism Lights shared in 15 posts. Michigan is also the home f the creator of the Autism Light blog. The Michigan group includes 3 people with autism, two athletes, 9 autism parents, a business, a historical landmark, an animal, a shopper at Meijer, and a university autism clinic.

 Michigan Autism Lights

People With Autism:

1. Anthony Ianni has autism and is a former NCAA college basketball player at Michigan State University and now speaks against bullying. He is from Okemos, Michigan.
2. Dylan Yates has autism and is an artist from Royal Oak, Michigan.
3. Justin Harlan is a young man with autism who helped fight for autism insurance in Michigan. Justin is from Berkley, Michigan.

Autism Parents:

1. Brian Calley is an autism father and the Lt. Governor of the State of Michigan. He is from Portland, Michigan.
2. Stephanie Crane is the dynamic mother who helped fight for autism insurance in Michigan. She is from Berkley, Michigan.
3. Camille Proctor is the dynamic autism mother in Detroit, Michigan who founded The Color of Autism Foundation and is an autism advocate.  
4. Jim and Lisa Price are autism parents from Southeast Michigan who created the Jack's Place for Autism in honor of their son.
5. Damian Sharbowski is an autism father and mechanic from Troy, Michigan.  
6. Jack and Rebecca Sytsema are autism parents who founded the Children of Destiny ministry offering Christian spiritual help for autism families. They are from Zeeland, Michigan.
7. Nicole Webster is an autism mother from Midland, Michigan. Her creative parenting inspired the #holdontokindness movement. 

Athlete:

1. Anthony Ianni has autism and is a former NCAA college basketball player at Michigan State University and now speaks against bullying. He is from Okemos, Michigan.
2. Ted Lindsay is a retired NHL Hockey player and founder of the Ted Lindsay Foundation. Ted is from the Detroit, Michigan area.

Businesses/Schools/Places:

1. Olga's Kitchen is a restaurant chain with headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
2. The Central Michigan University Psychology Department is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
3. The Henry Ford is a historical landmark located in Dearborn, Michigan.

Animal:

1. Teddy is a golden doodle who is an autism service dog in Jackson County, Michigan. 

Other:

1. Lisa Aldrich is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a Meijer shopper who showed kindness to a worker with autism. 

Note: Alan Stokes is the autism father who is the creator and blogger of Autism Light. He is from Lansing, Michigan.

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Arizona Lights

The State of Arizona is the home of 9 Autism Lights in 8 posts. The Arizona group includes 4 people with autism, 2 autism fathers, a dog, and a sports team, and autism researchers.

 Arizona Autism Lights

1. Dr. James Adams is an Autism Father and an autism researcher from Phoenix, Arizona.
2. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a Major League Baseball Team from Phoenix, Arizona. 
3. John Dalen has autism and known as God's Baker. He is from Phoenix, Arizona.
4. Danielle Jacobs and her dog Sampson live in Tempe, Arizona. Danielle has autism.
5. Jerry Newport has autism and is an author and speaker who lives in the desert in Arizona. 
6. Dr. Daniel Openden is an autism researcher from Phoenix, Arizona. 
7. Jim St. Leger is an Autism Father from Phoenix, Arizona.  
8. Alex Swigart (1998-2011) was from Bisbee Junction, Arizona. He lost his life in a house fire but was able to help save his family. He is on the Autism Light Memorial Roll. 

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Texas Lights

The State of Texas is the home of 19 Autism Lights in 18 posts. The Texas group includes a former President, a restaurant, a church, a camp, a truck driver, an autism brother, 5 autism parents, a neurotypical student, and 6 individuals with autism.

 Texas Autism Lights

1. Jacob Allen is a boy with autism from Arkansas Pass, Texas, who saved his father's life by getting help for him when his father had passed out from a diabetic incident. 
2. George W. Bush is the former President of the United States and he is from Crawford, Texas.
3. Camp Summit is a camp serving people with disabilities in Argyle, Texas. They are relocating to Paradise, Texas at the end of 2015.
4. Manny Dedmon has autism and was voted the Homecoming King at his school in San Antonio, Texas. 
5. First Baptist Church of Plano is a church in Plano, Texas.
6. Kyle Forbes is a student who has autism from Houston, Texas.
7. Joe's Crab Shack is a restaurant based in Houston, Texas. 
8. Fred and Ally Harmon are thrift store owners from Amarillo, Texas
9. Dr. Bryan Jepson is an Autism Father and Physician from Austin, Texas.
10. Chad Kleis is an Autism Father from McKinney, Texas.
11. Chris Koru is a UPS Truck Driver from Wichita Falls, Texas.
12. Milo, the Robot was designed by RoboKind in Dallas, Texas.
13. Chris North is a high school wrestler from Justin, Texas.
14. Jeanette O'Donnell is an autism mother with five children with autism from Austin, Texas.
15. Nathan Pustka is a musician who has autism from Spring, Texas.
16. Devin Ross is a student and swimmer who has autism from Ft. Worth, Texas.
17. Jordan Spieth is a professional golfer and autism brother from Dallas, Texas.
18. Christopher Webster has Asperger's and is from San Antonio, Texas. 

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Missouri Lights

The State of Missouri is the home of 4 Autism Lights. The Missouri group includes an autism mother, a young bowler who has autism, founders of an autism foundation, and a pioneer on the memorial roll.

 Missouri Autism Lights

1. The late Lois J. Blackwell (1927-2015) lived in Kirkwood, Missouri near St. Louis and founded the Judevine Center for Autism. 
2. Trey Brand is a bowler who has autism and lives in Battlefield, Missouri. 
3. Joy Smith is a blogger and Autism Mother from Missouri. 
4. Daryl and Tracy Strawberry are founders of an Autism Foundation and are from Missouri.

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Wisconsin Lights

The State of Wisconsin is the home of 4 Autism Lights. The Wisconsin group includes an autism sister, a chiropractor and 2 animals.

 Wisconsin Autism Lights

1. Dr. Kellen Binder is a chiropractor from Green Bay, Wisconsin. 
2. Alex Cohen is an autism sister from Bayside, Wisconsin. 
3. Fonzie Mills is a autism therapy dog from Racine, Wisconsin. 
4. Autumn Moser is a Golden Retriever Dog from Ellsworth, Wisconsin. 

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Kansas Lights

The State of Kansas is the home of 3 Autism Lights in 2 posts. The Kansas group includes an autism mother, a musician, and a child with autism who is on the Memorial Roll.

 Kansas Autism Lights

1. Tyler Gregory is a musician from Lawrence, Kansas. 
2. Sheila Meldham is an autism mother from Colwich, Kansas. She has been instrumental in taking up the cause of leading autism safety after the tragic death of her son Mason.
3. Mason Allen Meldham (2005-2010) is a child with autism who died from a drowning when he was wandering away from his family. He lived in Colwich, Kansas. 

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West Virginia Lights

The State of West Virginia is the home of 4 Autism Lights. The West Virginia group includes three autism mothers and an autism father who is on the Memorial Roll.

 West Virginia Autism Lights

1. Mindy Dawson is an Autism Mother from Capon Bridge, West Virginia. She founded a Sensitive Santa event for children with autism in her community. 
2. Dreama Denver is an Autism Mother from Princeton, West Virginia who operates the Denver Foundation in honor of her son Colin who has autism. 
3. The late Bob Denver (1935-2005) is an Autism Father and actor who was dedicated to his son Colin. He lived in Princeton, West Virginia. 
4. Ruth C. Sullivan is an Autism Mother from Huntington, West Virginia. Her son Joseph has autism. She was one of the founders of the Autism Society of America and has bee a community organizer for autism.

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Virginia Lights

The State of Virginia is the home of 10 Autism Lights. The Virginia group is very representative of the country as it includes a vaccuum salesman, two autism mothers, two autism fathers, an autism brother, a story teller, a musician, an athlete (runner), and a journalist on the memorial roll.

 Virginia Autism Lights

1. Al Archie is a vaccuum salesman from Fredericksburg, Virginia. 
2. Elizabeth Becker is an Autism Mother from Wytheville, Virginia. Her son Matt Johnson has autism. 
3. Karen Jackson is an Autism Mother from Norfolk, Virginia. Her daughter Samantha has autism. She has been instrumental in leadership of the Faith Inclusion Network. 
4. Joe Hill is an Autism Father and iPad app creator from Chesapeake, Virginia. 
5. Marc Leber is a runner from Suffolk, Virginia who befriended a young man with autism named Ashton McCormick. He know attends Georgia Tech University.
6. Joel Manzer is an Autism Father from Norfolk, Virginia. 
7. Robbin Thompson is a musician from Richmond, Virginia.
8. Spencer Timme is an Autism brother from Norfolk, Virginia. His brother Mitchel has autism.
9. Jim Weiss is a storyteller from Charlottesville, Virginia. 
10. Dan Olmsted (1952-2017) was the owner and editor of Age of Autism. He was from Falls Church, Virginia. 

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Iowa Lights

The State of Iowa is the home of 3 Autism Lights. The Iowa group includes an Autism Mother and two young men who have autism.

 Iowa Autism Lights

1. Luke Steibronn has autism and is from Waverly, Iowa. He was recognized for his efforts to raise autism acceptance in Little League Baseball. 
2. Lin Wessels is an Autism Mother and Advocate from Rock Rapids, Iowa. Her son Sam has autism. She was featured as part of the Mother's Day series. 
3. Sam Wessels has autism and is a self-advocate from Rock Rapids, Iowa. 

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Oregon Lights

The State of Oregon is the home of 5 Autism Lights. The Oregon group includes two Autism Fathers, a Teacher, a Businessman, and a man with autism.

 Oregon Autism Lights

1. Brett Bigham is a special education teacher from Portland, Oregon.
2. Derek Hadley has autism and lives in Springfield, Oregon. He donated one of his kidneys to his brother Jeff.
3. Jason Hague is an autism father and pastor from Junction City, Oregon. His son Jackson has autism. 
4. David Humphrey is the President of Kirkman Labs, located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
5. Scott Phillips is an autism father and film maker from Eugene, Oregon. His son Luke has autism. 

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Pennsylvania Lights

The State of Pennsylvania is the home of 14 Autism Lights written about in 13 posts. Pennsylvania Lights include 6 Autism Fathers, 3 Autism Mothers, an Autism Sister, 4 individuals with autism, and an NBA Team. Three Autism Parents from Pennsylvania are presently on the Memorial Roll.

 Pennsylvania Autism Lights

Autism Fathers:

1. Dr. Patrick Elliott is an Autism Father and physician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His work is in biomedical treatments for autism. His twin sons both have autism.
2. Richard Everts is an Autism Father from founded the Tommy Foundation, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in honor of his son Tommy who has autism. He was the director of the movie the United States of Autism.
3. Topher Wurts is an Autism Father from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. He founded Autism Village through the inspiration of his son Kirby.

Autism Mothers:

1. Theresa Noye is an Autism Mother and musician from St. David's, Pennsylvania. Her son Regal has autism.
2. Diane Soucy is an Autism Mother from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She is an autism advocate and founder of the Activities for Daily Living (ADL Center). Her son Matthew has autism.

Autism Sibling:

1. Candice Hause is an Autism Sister from Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania. Her two siblings Leah and Blake both have autism. She helped spearhead a fundraising project for a school sensory room.

Individuals with Autism:

1. Dan and Will Haggerty are brothers who have autism from Amber, Pennsylvania. They excelled as high school swimmers.
2. David Kot has Asperger's and is the co-founder of Face Value Comics. He is from York, Pennsylvania. He is also an autism father. 
3. Lydia Wayman is a blogger and young adult who has autism. She is from Richland, Pennsylvania.

Sports Team:

1. The Philadelphia 76ers are an NBA franchise from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were named an Autism Light for their giving to a boy with autism named Ojay Harris.

Memorial Roll (Rest In Peace):

1. Elgina Byrd (1974-2012) is an Autism Mother from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her son Shawn has autism. She helped raise money for autism and Autism Speaks in her community.
2. Myron Cope (1929-2008) is an Autism Father from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who was the long-time sportscaster for Pittsburgh Steelers games. His son Danny has autism and he gave much to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh in his name.
3. Buddy Matthews (1974-2009) is an Autism Father from Economy, Pennsylvania. His son Joel has autism.

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Kentucky Lights

The State of Kentucky is the home state of 4 Autism Lights. Kentucky Autism Lights include two individuals with autism and two autism siblings.

 Kentucky Autism Lights

Individuals with Autism:

1. Trent Altman has autism and is an artist who lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
2. Conner Musk has autism and is from Erlanger, Kentucky. He saved the life of another child in July, 2011.

Siblings:

1. Michala Riggle is a fundraiser from Louisville, Kentucky. Her brother Evan has autism.
2. Chelsea Stepp is a singer and songwriter from Warfield, Kentucky. Her brother Cammi has autism. 

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Louisiana Lights

The State of Louisiana is the home state of 4 Autism Lights. They include parents, and aunt, and a country music singer who wrote an autism awareness song.

 Louisiana Autism Lights

1. Will and Lisa Clark are autism parents from Louisiana. Will is a retired major league baseball player. Their son Trey has autism.
2. Geri Landry is an autism aunt from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her nephew Joseph Sullivan has autism. She founded Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana. 
3. Mark Leland is a country music singer who wrote the autism song called "Missing Pieces". He is from West Monroe, Louisiana.
4. Vickie Nettles (1963-2014) is an autism mother from Lafayette, Louisiana who passed away in August of 2014.

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Tennessee Lights

The State of Tennessee is the home state of 8 Autism Lights honored in 6 posts. Tennessee Autism Lights include two musicians, a golfer, a young man with autism, and a landmark.

 Tennessee Autism Lights

1. Belmont University Music Therapy Program is a undergraduate academic program that teaches students how to be professionals in music therapy and work with individual with autism. Belmont is located in Nashville, Tennessee. 
2. Graceland Mansion is the home of Elvis Presley and is a Landmark in Memphis, Tennessee that participates in the Light It Up Blue campaign for autism awareness.
3. Cynthia Joyner (1981-2013) is the Autism Mother from Chattanooga, Tennessee who died on July 20, 2013, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a volunteer with the Chattanooga Autism Center.
4. Cliff Kresge is the Autism Father from Kingsport, Tennessee, who is a professional golfer. His son Mason has autism. 
5. Brian Schnelle is a man with autism from Nashville, Tennessee, who graduated college from Trevecca Nazarene University May 2019. 
6. Josh Turner is a star country music singer from Nashville, Tennessee, who let a man with autism named Logan Blade sing with him on stage at the Grand Ole' Opry. Both Josh Turner and Logan Blade were named Autism Lights in the same post.
7. Jaci Velasquez is a Christian and Latin Pop singer from Nashville, Tennessee. Her son Zealand has autism. 

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North Carolina Lights

The State of North Carolina is the home currently to 10 Autism Lights, a football team,a football quarterback, 3 autism fathers, a musician, an autism uncle, a camp, a leader of organizations for special needs, and a psychologist.

 North Carolina Autism Lights

1. Jason Allison is an Autism Father and the Assistant Coach at Appalachian State Men's Basketball program in Boone, North Carolina.
2. Dwayne Ballen is an Autism Father and Sportscaster from Durham, North Carolina who wrote the book "Journey with Julian". 
3. Dr. Brian Bowman is an Autism Father and a Medical Doctor from Cary, North Carolina.
4. Rachel Groner is a co-director of Jewish autism organizations in Charlotte, North Carolina. 
5. Jamie McMurray is an Autism Uncle and NASCAR driver from Mooresville, North Carolina.
6. Cam Newton is the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers who showed kindness to a boy with autism in 2015. He is from Charlotte, North Carolina. 
7. Johnny Orr is a Musician from Raleigh, North Carolina who wrote the song We'll Get By (The Autism Song).
8. Carolina Panthers: An NFL franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina who have reached out to some special fans with autism. 
9. Dr. Eric Schopler (1927-2006) was a professor and psychologist whose work at the University of North Carolina helped lead to the growth of the TEACCH Autism program around the world. His home was in Mebane, North Carolina.  He is on the Autism Light Memorial Roll. 
10. Talisman Camp Programs offer camping programs for individuals age 8-22 with autism. They are located in Zirconia, North Carolina. 

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South Carolina Lights

The State of South Carolina is the home currently to 5 Autism Lights, including two autism mothers, an autism sibling, a CEO of an autism organization, and a special education teacher who is on the Memorial Roll.

South Carolina Autism Lights

CEO:

1. Ann Eldridge: Anne serves as President and CEO for the Early Autism Project in Sumter, South Carolina.

Autism Sibling:

1. Natalie Palumbo: Natalie is an Autism Sister and is from Columbia, South Carolina. Her brother Anthony has autism and she is the Sibling Voice for Age of Autism.

Autism Mother:

1. Crystal Lyons: Crystal is an Autism Mother from Elgin, South Carolina. She formed Vests for Visionaries as a charity to give away weighted vests to shine a light for autism. 
2. Lorri Shealy Unumb: Lorri is an Autism Mother and Attorney from Lexington, South Carolina. She authored Ryan's Law.

Memorial Roll:

1. Jan M. Curtis (1959-2015) was a Special Education Teacher in Lexington, South Carolina. 

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Alabama Lights

The State of Alabama is the home currently to 3 Autism Lights. They include a teacher, a sibling of someone with autism, and an individual with autism.

Alabama Autism Lights

Teacher:

1. Scott Parks is a special education teacher at Spanish Fort High School in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Individuals with Autism:

1. Ethan is a 6 year old boy with autism who survived being kidnapped for a week in 2013 in Midland City, Alabama.

Sibling:

1. Michael Gibbons is a prize fighter from Birmingham, Alabama whose brother has autism.

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