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Results related to: 6 to 13 years / Employment
Kevin (12), Autism, Shelby County
“Kevin is looking forward to working just like anyone else.”
Emily (11), spina bifida, Davidson County
“Lisa and Jeff teach Emily about her diagnoses and medications so that she can be a strong advocate for herself when they are not around.”
Matthew (11) John Michael (7), Other, Dickson County
“Because the disability is part neurological and part developmental, it’s a piece of a lot of different puzzles. I don’t think that anyone has really studied it enough to know what it is.”
Joey (Age 13), Autism, Davidson County
“When Joey was first diagnosed with autism, I came across an article that said children with autism oftentimes grow up with very few friends. That hurt. I look to his school as a place where he can be with others. When he is out of school, I hope we will
find new places where he can be with his peers.”
Meghan (Age 10), Down Syndrome, Rutherford County
“I think there are a large number of parents out there with kids with disabilities who are unaware of the services out there.”