DylanWho is Dylan?

Dylan is an 11 year-old boy whose family lives in the Milwaukee area. His family is American Indian from the White Earth band of Chippewa located in northern Minnesota. He goes to school, likes to swim and hike, and has autism. Dylan was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and has battled the disability with the help of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (ASSEW), ABA therapy, and medical intervention.

Dylan’s Run/Walk has been a highlight for Milwaukee's Autism community since 2001. Hundreds of families are joined by their friends and loved ones to promote Autism awareness, raise funds for Autism research, and support the mission of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. We are grateful to Indian Summer Festival for their continued support in hosting Dylan's Run.

After the Run – Stay for the Festival!

What is Autism?

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It manifests as a combination of developmental challenges such as delays in language, social interaction and play. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 150 individuals. Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than girls and knows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries, just as it has no cure.

For more on Autism, and the services for autism in southeast Wisconsin, visit the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin's web site.