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Guilford mom creates ‘Autism Anchor’ to connect parents, share information

GUILFORD — Jake Slocum was diagnosed with autism when he was 3-years-old. “You are just thrown into this vortex of unknowns,” explains Guilfor...
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GUILFORD -- Jake Slocum was diagnosed with autism when he was 3-years-old.

Guilford mom creates ‘Autism Anchor’ to connect parents, share information

But, Slocum had a hard time finding therapies that worked for her son, who is now 8-years-old.

"We spent a lot of money and a lot of time going down avenues that weren’t a fit for Jake."

Guilford mom creates ‘Autism Anchor’ to connect parents, share information

"It will populate parents who are raising similar children. I’ll be able to connect with them on a personal basis," she says, attempting to create a day-to-day resource for parents with information, such as transitioning to new schools or camps.

The free service is in the development phase.  Slocum hopes to launch the app in the fall.

Click here to learn more about participating in a research study involving Neurofeedback Therapy for kids with autism coming up in Trumbull.

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