"It is organizations like The Tommy Foundation, who provide these families with the strength and hope needed to face the diagnosis head on. However, the work that the handful of interns who will devote their lives to helping these families is something that the autistic community needs desperately. Also, the skills one develops through working directly with families and in a constantly changing environment is useful for many professions in fields that require dealing with people and being flexible.  I will be forever grateful for [them] giving me the opportunity to participate in this internship."

"We have tried the mall Santas and things like that, but our daughter has sensory issues. This was the first time that she interacted with and felt comfortable with Santa. This [Sensitive Santa] was wonderful for her — a real blessing."