Happy Postscript to a Disturbing Story
In The Politics of Autism, I write about the everyday struggles facing autistic people and their families, including violence against autistic children.
Cell phone video of the confrontation went viral on social media, leaving community members outraged. A police report was also filed by the family.
Alfredo’s family is homeless and lives out of a broken truck at a Sun Valley park. The boy’s father, Miguel Morales, recently lost his job at a restaurant and is struggling to make ends meet.
Following a successful GoFundMe campaign and fundraising event, the Morales family said they were overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of strangers.
On July 12, their broken pickup truck was towed to a local dealership, Airport Marina Ford, for a complete makeover.
“It’s situations like this when you see it and if there’s something you can do, it’s imperative to step up and do what you can,” said Dan Theroux, General Manager of Airport Marina Ford.
Alfredo and his sister ride the bus daily to make a food and grocery run for the family. They were taking their usual bus route on July 1 when the confrontation happened. Many community members resonated with the story and wanted to support the Morales family in any way they could.
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A GoFundMe to help the Morales family can be found here.
