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A UPS delivery man surprised teen with autism with a special delivery for Halloween. Kipp Youngman has been with UPS for 28 years now. This gave him the opportunity not just to drive around Vermont but also to know more about their customers. The demand for deliveries increased during this pandemic which made him drop
As adults, we have a ton of responsibilities on our plates. We are tasked to maintain our homes, we experience pressure at work, and some of us are raising children. With age comes knowledge, and as we grow older, we gain wisdom about how to deal with life’s challenges. We tend to believe that there
Jonathan Pinkard, a 27-year-old man with autism, desperately needed a heart transplant to save his life. Unfortunately, he was removed from the transplant list after it was discovered that he lacked a support system. But thanks to this nurse, Jonathan got not only a second chance in life but also a family who would take
A photograph of a student and assistant principal laying on the school sidewalk is currently going viral for the most beautiful reason. Eight-year-old LJ is a kid from Marion, Ohio who attends Garfield Elementary. This boy’s personality could easily be described as sunny – he’s always happy and far from being shy. The playful third-grader
A boy with autism named Braysen usually loved to fly. But on his family’s recent trip from San Diego to their home in Houston, the airplane ride became too much for the 4-year-old boy. Braysen had a meltdown on a United Airlines flight but luckily, the crew and passengers came together to help the stressed
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people diagnosed with on the spectrum autism disorder face a lot communication and behavioral challenges daily. Although it can be diagnosed at any age, symptoms of this developmental disorder generally appear during the first two years of life. Among other things, they may find it difficult to
During his high school graduation ceremony, a student with autism walked onstage to receive his diploma, but instead of loud applause and cheers, he was met with silence. According to the NIMH, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is “a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior”. Although the condition can be diagnosed at any age, it
She worried her son with autism would bother his seatmate on the plane. Instead, they ended up travel buddies This mom felt a little worried when her 7-year-old son with autism had to fly solo for the first time. Children with autism perceive the world differently from most of us, which means that some regular
Having a developmental delay didn’t stop this young man from showcasing his awe-inspiring talent to the world. 22-year-old Kodi Lee was assisted by his mom and a cane when he went onstage for his America’s Got Talent audition. Kodi is blind and has autism, but these developmental delays didn’t kill his spirit. The young man
With everything that comes with their condition, people with autism often find themselves isolated and singled out. Blake Rice is one example of a teen with autism, but he is far from alienated. In fact, the students in his high school wanted Blake to feel like he belonged – so much, that they all banded together to
Autism is a condition that can cause substantial communication, social and behavioral challenges. Sadly, some people still treat people with autism as if they are not able to feel, do not want friends or do regular things that most of us can do. This relates to the story of Buzz Green, a 24-year-old man who
His son was supposed to get the restaurant menu, but they got more that what they anticipated. For children with disabilities, it is very important for them to be nurtured and equipped with the necessary skills they need to practice independence. For their parents, giving their kids with a disability an opportunity to practice independence,