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Dr May Ng and her amazing family

Last World Autism Awareness Week, Dr May Ng and family from Lancashire took on several 7k challenges to raise over £3,000. This year, they are already planning their Super 7 Challenge.

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Last World Autism Awareness Week, mum, May, dad, Eugene, Brendan, Darren and Corinne walked, cycled and swam a total of 21k. 


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Brendan's story

Brendan received his autism diagnosis when he was two-and-a-half-years old and was non-verbal until the age of eight. Brendan has verbal dyspraxia, ADHD and high support needs and attends a special school. His mum, May Ng, who is an associate professor in paediatrics at Liverpool University, knows how important early diagnosis and support is for children on the spectrum. She has written a book A Journey with Brendan about her personal experience as both a mother and a paediatrician as she struggles to get the right support for Brendan, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical tips for families. Brendan is now 16 and is approaching a new phase in his life as he gets closer to finishing school. We wish Brendan lots of luck with this next stage of his journey. 

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I have always found the National Autistic Society's website to be full of helpful information and advice.

As a family, we want to raise awareness to make sure everyone on the spectrum gets the support they need and the chance to fulfil their potential. 

May, Brendan's mum

Help from Muffin the dog

Accompanying the family on some of their 7k challenges was trusted friend, Muffin. Muffin joined the family as a therapy dog for Brendan and his brother, Darren, who was born with congenital deafness and recently appeared on the BBC for scoring the highest possible MENSA IQ test for a child.

 

 

 

 

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Inspired by Dr May Ng and her family?

Then why not find out how you can fundraise this World Autism Awareness Week

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