Adian is a 10 year old being raised by his mother Tammy. He is the middle child of 3 boys. Adian is very close with his family especially his younger brother Caleb. He says Caleb has had the biggest influence in his life, watching him deal with brain damage and other impairments and still being happy, friendly, and successful, has made Adian want to be the same. Adian is in 5th grade. He does well in school. although he doesn't like it very much. Adian is a happy, independent, shy, and caring child, although he does have a bit of a temper. Some of his favorite things to do are stacking cups, playing video games, jumping on his trampoline, drawing, and swimming. When he grows up Adian wants to be a game designer and/or tester. Adian wants people to know he is weird and proud of his weirdness. Adian is a happy, crazy 10 year old, and he is autistic.
Adian's mom first noticed symptoms when he was around 2 years old, although he didn't get diagnosed until 6. Adian currently uses medication and multiple therapies to help with his symptoms. His main difficulties with autism are social and sensory issues. Adian's biggest achievements are getting to the point where he can put on, and keep on, clothing on a regular bassis with no meltdowns. Adian says he would like to see more sensory friendly activites and places in his community. Adian want's everyone to know that being autistic can suck but doesn't always.
Adian is a happy, crazy, independent, and caring 10 year old, who just happens to have autism.
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Ethan is a 3 year old only child being raised by his mom Suzette. He currently attends early intervention preschool that he loves. Some of his favorite things to do are playing on his iPad, dancing, riding his bike, playing with his trains, and going to the zoo. Ethan's favorite food is yummy pizza. He is a silly child who like to pretend he is a tiger running around and roaring all the time. Ethan is a typical 3 year old except he is autistic.
Ethan's mom first noticed symptoms when he was only a year old shortly after he was officially diagnosed.He currently uses therapy to help with his symptoms. Ethan's main difficulties with autism include speech, sensory and social issues. Ethan's mom says "It's a process, but you get through it."
Ethan is a cute, silly, active 3 year old, who just happens to have autism.
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Tammy is a 39 year old single mom. She is the youngest of three girls and mother to three boys. She has a close relationship with her dad and all three of her boys. Tammy has few but good friends that she has known most of her life. Some of her favorite things to do are taking her kids to the park, cuddling with her kids on the couch for movie night, reading, and writing. Tammy recently opened a small business and is currently writing a fiction novel. She is a strong, independent, compassionate, peaceful woman, although sometime a bit gullible. Tammy's goal are to raise her boys to be successful and good men, have her business succeed, and to finish her novel.Tammy is an average woman, but she is autistic.
Tammy's parents first notices something was different about her when she was only 2 years old. Unfortunately they did not know anything about autism so explained her symptoms as she's just an odd child, and she will speak when she's ready. Tammy did not receive any therapies as a child but taught herself to cope. She did finally start to speak at the age of 4 although she still struggles with speech at times. She was not officially diagnosed until she was 30 years old. Tammy's biggest difficulties with autism are social problems, and sensory issues such as sensitivity to sounds and smells.Tammy says her greatest achievements are overcoming agoraphobia, and being able to give her children a stable and loving home. She want's everyone to know she is a real person who can be anything she chooses just like everyone else. Yes, sometimes life is hard for her and she has challenges to overcome, but anyone's life can be hard and everyone has challenges not just people with autism. Tammy would like to see sensory products more readily available to families in need in her community.
Meet Tammy an independent, compassionate, strong, peaceful woman who just happens to have autism.
Jayden is 4 years old. He is an only child being raised by his lovely mom Chelsea. He is close with his mom and grandparents. Jayden is currently in Pre-k, and enjoys school where he was named March student of the month. He collects hot wheels and match box cars. Some of his favorite things to do are drawing, painting, singing, and lining up his cars. Jayden is a creative child, although he does have a bit of a temper. He is kind, loving, playful, and silly. He does sometimes struggle with empathy. He wants to control as much of his world as he can, and doesn't like it when people touch and move his things. When Jayden grows up he wants to drive a monster truck and a train. Jayden is a typical 4 year old, except he is autistic.
Jayden's mom first noticed signs of autism when he was only a year old, by the time he was 3 he was officially diagnosed. Jayden has used medication, as well as multiple therapies to help with his symptoms. His biggest difficulty with autism is controlling meltdowns. Jayden wants everyone to know that it's ok to be different, and he just wants to be accepted. He and his mother would like to see more behavioral therapy services available in their community.
Meet Jayden an adorable, kind, happy, and silly 4 year old, who just happens to have autism.
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