BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Parents of special needs children struggle daily with myriad issues ranging from the cost of therapy to social acceptance and inclusion. Finding an event or organization capable of bridging those gaps can be quite challenging, but a local nonprofit is stepping up to the plate in a big way. Boca Raton-based Surfers For Autism was formed in May of 2007 with the simple concept of introducing a handful of children on the autism spectrum to the healing powers of the ocean. The group has expanded to a state-wide juggernaut. The group took inspiration from California-based Surfers Healing, and the inaugural Deerfield Beach event registered 40 children on the spectrum.
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