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ACEing Autism's tennis program benefits Utah children with autism, enhancing motor skills.

Founded in 2008, it now has over 200 locations, including Salt Lake City.

Volunteers praised for their dedication; program reports significant social and motor improvements.

SALT LAKE CITY — Thwack. Thwack. Thwack. Jack Marshall, age 7, is hitting a tennis ball over the net as a volunteer bounces one toward him. His mother, Jessica, is thrilled for Jack, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. When Jack started attending tennis clinics with ACEing Autism last year, he could barely hold a racket. Now, he can use either hand to consistently get the ball over the net.

Jessica spoke about the positive benefits she has seen with Jack's involvement in AC

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