Autism Class Needs Help

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- The Center for Disease Control says one in 150 children are born with autism. After District 150 cut their budget, Richwood’s autism class needs financial help more than ever. Richwood’s special education teacher, Ginger Menees, lost two thirds of her yearly budget.  Now, she only has one hundred dollars to buy supplies for her autistic students. She's now tapping into her own pocket. Because her students are autistic, she needs special items to calm them, and help them prepare for life after high school. If you'd like to know which items the autistic class and Richwoods needs, you can call them at 693-4400.