Seven year old Connor talks to his father David Bukovinsky as they get ready to start their day.Proposed cuts to services for autistic kids and developmentally disabled adults, parents and providers say it will greatly disrupt systems built up to provide [Getty Images]

Seven year old Connor talks to his father David Bukovinsky as they get ready to start their day.Proposed cuts to services for autistic kids and developmentally disabled adults, parents and providers say it will greatly disrupt systems built up to provide effective therapy for these troubled patients. Joe Amon, The Denver Post (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)