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Autism Speaks Field Day for All brings families and supporters to West Palm Beach waterfront
Summary
Autism Speaks hosted a Field Day for All at the West Palm Beach waterfront where people on the autism spectrum and their families gathered; participants described social benefits and the event raised funds for the nonprofit.
Families and supporters gathered on the West Palm Beach waterfront for the Autism Speaks Field Day for All, an event designed to bring together people on the autism spectrum with relatives and friends.
The Field Day provided activities and opportunities for participants to connect and for families to share experience and support; the segment said the event raised funds for Autism Speaks and directed viewers to autismspeaks.org to contribute.
Tyler Wise, 28, who performs as DJ Tai Wai and said he was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome as a child, spoke about personal progress: "This is my second year in West Palm," Wise said. He described learning to overcome triggers from childhood and said, "one thing I struggle with is tying shoes. You know, I was very shy, you know, very standoffish, but now I'm a lovable personality." Wise also said he runs a DJ business with his father and wants to inspire others: "Just let them know that if I can get through stuff, they can too as well."
A family attending with a 12-year-old named Lucy described communication strategies for a nonverbal child, saying they communicate with her through an iPad. A parent at the event said spending a day with other families in similar circumstances "helps a lot." The broadcast emphasized the community and fundraising aspect of the event.
The segment did not discuss city funding, permits, or policy changes related to the event.
