Sandy Petrovic’s service and advocacy for those dealing with autism was recently recognized by Milestones Autism Resources, a national organization that works to improve the lives of autistic families, caregivers and professionals. Thirty years ago the Mentor woman knew little about the condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world until her […]
Over $75,000 was raised for the Milestones Autism Resources free autism help desk during its annual benefit celebration, “Reach for the Stars,” on April 4 at Pinstripes at Pinecrest in
Milestones Autism Resources will honor four individuals and one organization as part of its annual benefit celebration on April 4 at Pinstripes at 111 Park Ave. in Orange.
David Petrovic, 28, is an accomplished author, teacher and theater actor. Author: Lindsay Buckingham Updated: 12:52 AM EDT April 2, 2021
MENTOR, Ohio Starting Thursday, what was once Autism Awareness Month will now be recognized in Ohio as Autism Acceptance Month. The change was formally announced today by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Acceptance is the very idea Mentor native David Petrovic preaches as he lives his life out loud, doing all the things few ever thought he could do. I went viral for a hot minute, he told us. It was being shared all over Facebook and Instagram.
Shared for a good reason: David, who didn t speak for the first three years of his life, broke through the stereotypes of autism, giving TED talks and teaching his students that autism looks different to everyone.