NEW JERSEY — Victoria Stockdale has spent years advocating for her autistic son Zachary, and whether it’s trying to find him the right school, obtaining supplementary care or keeping a roof over their heads, she has found assistance and compassion lacking at times.
In a state with the third- highest rate of childhood autism in the country, Stockdale and other parents say they have found it difficult to get the help they need, from respite caregiving to behavioral therapy to complex medical care.
