How you can help a Roanoke boy with autism celebrate his birthday
Family’s call for birthday cards for youngest son brings awareness to autism challenges in pandemic
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ROANOKE, Va. – Drive-thru parades have become the popular way to celebrate birthdays during the pandemic, but that could be overwhelming for someone with special needs like autism.
One Roanoke family found an alternative way to make their son feel special on his big day but they need your help to do it.
Like most 11 year-olds, birthdays are a big deal for Elijah Toler.
“I usually would invite most of my friends. My mom would bake the same cake every year, we would just have a party and stuff,” said Toler.