Father Fighting for Years to Get Support for Son with Autism

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November 19, 2021
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#NEWSYOUCANUSE Rickey Ricciuti’s son Adriano was diagnosed with autism when he was 3-years-old. Four years later, and the family is still waiting for full funding to support their son’s therapy, which on average can cost upwards of $60,000 a year. In this episode of NYCU, we speak to Rickey about his family’s journey, and the charity they founded to support other families like theirs. Let us know your thoughts! Drop a comment below!

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