. “Wings for All” provides an opportunity to acclimate to the sights and sounds of a bustling and often crowded airport, which can be overwhelming for someone with sensory issues. Some of the children found comfort with noise-cancelling headphones.

For Angelina, this Mother’s Day isn’t about flowers or gifts. The real celebration is watching her son Frank prepare to walk across the graduation stage—something doctors once said might never happen—and marking the moment with the release of her debut children’s book, “Franky(sito)’s World.”

Welcome to a warm journey in understanding autism, an important subject for both families and educators.