BY SUSANNA HARGREAVESHope is a word, Kim Ryan of Hooksett understands all too well. As a mother of a 4-year-old autistic child named Christopher, she has learned to hold on to hope very tightly. “There is so much hope. Not to say that it isn’t easy. It has its challenges and has been very stressful, but we’re very grateful. We ...

BY PATRICK O’NEILLStudies show that autism is the fastestgrowing developmental disability in the country, and one Bedford girl is trying to make more people aware of its devastating effects. Ryan Greenwood, a senior at West High School, will be holding an autism awareness seminar at Bethany Covenant Church on Sunday, April 13, when guest ...