How our foundation began...

The Spectrum of Hope Foundation was started in 2009 by the Wilson/Blomberg Families after 2 children in the family were diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Danny Wilson was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at the age of 3 and shortly after his cousin Finn Blomberg was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. As parents and family members of Danny and Finn we have personal experience with the costs of therapies, doctors, one-on-one aids, and other tools needed for them to lead a happy and rewarding life. Unfortunately, many families struggle with these costs as well as finding resources to help which can be detrimental to a child with Autism.   

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first 3 years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that effects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Until recently, the tragedy of autism was a rare occurrence, affecting only 1 in 10,000 children. During the last decade, the rate of Autism Spectrum Disorders has soared to epidemic levels. Currently, autism affects 1 in 110 children in the United States.

There are over 1.5 million cases of Autism in this country alone, with a child being diagnosed every 20 minutes. Despite these alarming statistics, autism remains severely underfunded and still remains a medical mystery. Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade. Early detection and intervention is the key for success.