Mom, school never gave up on student diagnosed with autism
The Daily News, Batavia, N.Y.
Here’s a great story about an autistic student in New York state whose mother and teachers looked beyond his non-verbal autism and used his abilities to help him get an education. Congratulations, Kevin, on your graduation from high school!
BATAVIA — Kevin Larson’s future was pretty shaky when he entered the city school district eight years ago.Diagnosed with autism, his prior school district had questioned his ability to thrive in a regular school setting.
When he arrived in Batavia, Kevin was “marginally verbal” and could not read. Previous school faculty had underestimated his intelligence and did not believe that he could succeed, autism consultant Maryruth Morris said.
So it is with special pride that his mom Debbie will watch the 19-year-old accept his Regents diploma this weekend along with fellow BHS graduates. Larson credits Morris, the city school district, special education teacher Charlene Mierzwa and Trisha Finnigan, director of special and alternative education.
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments | Category: Autism, Caregiving | Tags: children with Autism, school
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