TUCSON, Ariz. — One in 71 children in Arizona are affected by autism.
For Katie Murdoch, keeping up with her three boys can be a challenge. Jack, Finley, and Bobby love playing at the park.
"They're very typical boys in the way of, they like to rough house, they get into everything, they're dirty," Murdoch said. "They're wild."
About a couple years ago, Murdoch's two oldest sons, Jack and Finley, were diagnosed with autism.
"When my children were diagnosed, there was this daunting feeling of, what now? What's next? Where do I go?" Murdoch said.
Murdoch turned to the Autism Society of Southern Arizona for help. She says that's where she was able to bond with other families in similar situations.
"What I like about Autism Awareness Month is the ability to connect with other families in our position," Murdoch said. "And to also raise awareness for something that's so prevalent."
Murdoch says one of the most helpful resources from the Autism Society is their annual Walk and Resource Fair, Southern Arizona's largest autism event. It's a fun day that celebrates those with autism and provides a wealth of information for families.
"So you could walk among different resources that are offered and talk to them face to face," Murdoch said. "That was huge for us. And having two children with autism, makes it doubled of how many resources we need."
The 13th Annual Walk and Resource Fair is Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kino Sports Complex. Registration for the walk starts at 7:30 a.m. More information can be found here.
