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As researchers continue to understand the many questions surrounding autism, a Baltimore County family is doing their part to raise awareness. The Eastons hope their journey will help other families of color with children on the spectrum. "His default setting is joy. He radiates such joy. He’s a little under the weather, so you can’t tell. But he is normally smiling, laughing, singing," Christina Easton said. But on this sick day, snuggling with mom and dad is just fine for 3-year-old Ellis. Ellis has autism. Marc and Cristina Easton first noticed signs in the early stages of the pandemic.