OUTREACH EPICENTER:
THE MISSING PIECE IN PROVIDING AID TO YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BRIDGET MCMANUS CAPSTONE SPRING 2021
I have two younger siblings, Louis and Sheila. My brother Louis was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 2 years old and was nonverbal until he was 5 years old. Louis graduated from high school in 2018 and has since gone through 2 vocational programs. He has just accepted his second part-time job and recently celebrated his 21st birthday. Louis’ post secondary school transition has been difficult and uncertain despite all of the support my family has received. We are still seaching for ways to achieve his goals of obtaining a more financially supportive job and living separate from my parents. Most families/ young adults with ASD don’t receive access or full knowledge of the services that could support them.