A WITNESS BY LAURA-JANE CORKRAN
Laura-Jane with Zachary (24) and Donna (27). |
This program is an offshoot of Charterhouse School and designed to give young adults with neurological difficulties, including Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the support and services that make college possible. Since enrolling in the program, with the dual element of college classes at Reynolds Community College, Zachary has flourished. His confidence has improved dramatically. He’s doing well in all of his classes and advocating for himself to get what he wants from his future. He reminds us now about his monthly “socials” and has a goal to work on building an actual friendship. He’s not 100% sure he’s on board for “the friend thing,” but he has the confidence to try. He’s out in the community doing volunteer work at Meals on Wheels and Ronald McDonald House. He’s tired and happy and just a little bit stressed, like every other college student. The most important part, is that Zachary’s optimistic about his future. We are, too.
- Laura-Jane Corkran shares her witness knowing that there are a number of families at Christ Church affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Courage to Succeed at UMFS’s Charterhouse School will be
hosting a free interest luncheon on February 18 from 11:00 – 1:00 PM. The CEO of
Commonwealth Autism, John Toscano will be presenting “Asperger’s Syndrome:
Optimism and Untapped Potential.” All are welcome!
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