Attorney James “Merk” Merklinger understands all the legal ramifications of helping children with autism, but it's mainly a personal challenge. Merklinger’s son was diagnosed with autism. That makes it very personal. Not surprisingly, he leads an organization that leads the charge against autism, which is devoted to supporting children and families affected by autism. “The Autism Society phone rings nonstop because of the need,” says Merklinger. “In South Carolina, there are
