A West Side organization is empowering young adults on the autisum spectrium to learn life skills, teaching them the basics of farming with a goal to enhance their social and vocational skills.
Growing up with autism can be challenging, but with the right support kids can live healthy, fulfilling lives. One West Side organization is working to empower young adults on the autism spectrum to learn life skills.Thanks to our sponsors:Alejandro Sanchez has been involved with the Growing Solutions Farm for the last three years.
The farm is a part of Urban Autism Solutions, also called UAS, an organization Julie and Michael Tracy were driven to start when they struggled to find adult services for their son, John, who has autism. “I have a great time doing this,” said Elvis Sanchez. “I never planted before and this is my first time planting, so I just watch and learn how to do it.”
The founders say they’ve helped hundreds of young adults find jobs and motivate them to continue to pursue goals.
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