KALAMAZOO, Mich. (April 15, 2014) A West Michigan family is reaching out to FOX 17 after hitting dead ends in the search for treatment for their son with autism.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and according to the CDC, one in 68 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Patti Skinner says shes tried everything, and hopes to be a voice for a problem she says many families are facing.
Her 12-year-old son Benjamynn has autism and has been violently aggressive since age four.
Hes hitting, kicking, biting swearing, punching windows, punching walls, kicking doors, Patti said.
She says its harder to deal with Ben as he gets older because hes getting bigger and stronger.
Patti says hes been hospitalized, theyve called police, doctors and treatment facilities with no solutions for long-term help.
Its very difficult because I love him to death but I dont know how to help him, she said.
Scott Schrum with Residential Opportunities Incorporated says the Skinners arent alone.
We are seeing and hearing those stories every week from a different family from across the state, Schrum said.
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I Love Him to Death But I Dont Know How to Help Him: Family of Child With Autism Speaks Out During Awareness Month