Dr. McCandless’ son Richard Bruce (who re-created this site from a former web master) republishes his own site, futuristicwave.com, featuring his anime design work and fiction novel Rainy City. Also featured are his clothing designs, a how-to on computer anime creation, and innovations.

As the son of Dr. McCandless I observed my mother’s experience with her granddaughter and my niece, and how it brought us into the realm of autism. I witnessed the effect it had on my mother, who being moved by Chelsey as a person was motivated hence forth to find a cure. I was amazed as I watched her devotion to the subject, putting that sharp mind and hard work ethic that propelled her to succeed as a doctor to work on the daunting problem of autism. It was interesting to see how her connection and love for Chelsey was a driving force resulting in years of in-depth study, thought, experimentation, and resources put into the effort. While there is yet no complete cure for autism, the work Dr. McCandless has done is no doubt a major contribution with measurable results that give many parents hope in the ongoing effort. Of course I am proud of my mother to have made such major accomplishments including world publication, but it seems to me the personal connection she has with Chelsey gave her superior impetus to get results and provide the world with useful medical data, as well as inspiration.

- Richard Bruce