Published May 19, 2012, 12:00 AM


John M. Steiner / The Sun

Alexander Cherney plays outside April 20 with his mother, Toby. Alexander was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder when he was 2 1/2. Toby Cherney said the state needs to make it easier for parents to access autism services. “It just shouldn’t be that hard to get help for your kids,” she said.

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