Autism patient gets ‘new’ home

 
BY WILLIAM HAGEMAN / Chicago Tribune
Published: February 21, 2009

CHICAGO — From the curb, the small bungalow is just another home on a quiet Skokie , Ill., street.

But look closer and the specialness is more apparent. And the story behind the home makes it even more special.

Larry and Beth Markin have a 22-year-old son, Eric, who is autistic. Two years ago, because of his aggressive behavior and the problems involved in caring for him, Eric was declared a crisis case...


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