Apr 4, 2021 Another study shows that the state of West Virginia is failing our children. A study conducted by Autism Parenting Magazine found the Mountain State to be one of the three worst states to live and raise a child who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. âRaising an autistic child can be lonely, intimidating, and scary at the best of times, and our goal is to offer families easily-accessible information to make their decision-making as informed as possible. Making informed decisions for your children is extremely important for every parent. However, when you have a child with ASD it can complicate decision-making further. It might not be well-known to all families that different states can offer so much more, or so much less, in terms of resources and insurance support. Thatâs why we wanted to create a comprehensive list of the most supportive states to assist families who are making these decisions,â said Mark Blakely, founder of Autism Parenting Magazine.