For Big Island mom Jessica McCullum, having one-on-one support for her 13-year-old daughter during the school day is non-negotiable. McCullum’s daughter, Ava, is non-verbal and profoundly autistic. She attends classes at Kealakehe Intermediate alongside a specialist who helps her communicate through an iPad and curb behaviors – like running away from class – that could … Continue reading Hawaiʻi Slashes Pay For Autistic Student Aides On Neighbor Islands