Autism education faces cuts

A 2009 news series in the Pierre Capital Journal covering proposed cuts to the state’s autism education program and the impact on children with autism and their families. These articles won “Best News Series” for 2009 from the South Dakota Newspaper Association:

• Families fear future: Fort Pierre’s Tammy Tolton knew firsthand the hard work involved in raising a child. But even her experience with her first children could not prepare her for the challenges in raising her sons, Samuel and Matthew. (02/09/2009)

• Committee hesitant to cut state autism center’s funding (2/11/2009)

• Dems taking a gamble: Leadership targets Deadwood casino revenue for funds (2/16/2009)

• Autism program will get funding (3/18/2009)