(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Damien Cook has autism. He loves to play with water and feel the tactile sensation of the water on his hands as he is doing here with his cat "Hissy" in his backyard in Tremonton, Monday, October 1, 2012. His mother, Loreena Cook, is among over 260 parents who have applied for limited spots in a new state-sponsored treatment program.
Loreena Cook filled out Utahs application for free autism treatment a week ago, pinning her hopes for her 3-year-old sons future on a prayer.
"Its not a good feeling," she said. "I feel almost like if Damien doesnt get it, there will be 250 other children who get help, and well just fall further behind."
Its not too late
Children between the ages of 2 and 6 who meet certain requirements can still apply for free, in-home autism treatment through the Utah Autism Waiver program.
The state will take online and faxed applications until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by Oct. 31. For more information go to http://www.health.utah.gov/autismwaiver.
To be eligible, kids must:
Be clinically diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Be a U.S. citizen and Utah resident.
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Utah parents pin autism treatment hopes on lottery