Subject: Spectrum Spotlights: Meet Connor P.

From	Autism Speaks <[email protected]>
Subject	Spectrum Spotlights: Meet Connor P.
Date	August 18, 2022 5:25 PM

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Each autistic person has their own strengths and challenges. We are proud t=
o share their stories in support of our continued work to increase understa=
nding and acceptance, across the spectrum and throughout the life span
Meet Connor P.
My name is Michael and I want to take this opportunity to introduce my son,=
Connor, and share his story with the world. Until recently, my only connec=
tion to Autism Speaks was reading the stories on their Facebook page, which=
I browse occasionally to see what other families in the autism community a=
re experiencing. I enjoy reading about people on the spectrum and the amazi=
ng things they are doing with their lives.=C2=A0
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Reading so many of those wonderful stories inspired me to share my son=E2=
=80=99s story as well because I am so proud of how far he=E2=80=99s come si=
nce being diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Spe=
cified (PDD-NOS) at age 5. During his years in elementary school, the staff=
told us he would not likely earn a standard diploma, and we should settle =
for some lesser options. My wife, Cathy, and I knew better, confident that =
in the right environment he would show his abilities.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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We knew public middle school would not be an appropriate option=C2=A0and en=
rolled Connor at Classical Christian Academy for his middle and high school=
years. He adapted well to the small class sizes and graduated in 2020 with=
distinction and a 3.6 GPA. He was one of only two graduates that completed=
a Capstone project, which is defined as a multifaceted body of work that s=
erves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students.=
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I am proud of the way he worked through each day=E2=80=99s challenges to co=
mplete his primary education. Even after graduating, he continues to persev=
ere, which I understand is not easy, and I continue to be proud of his effo=
rts to succeed. He is a loving, hardworking, quiet, humble young man with a=
strong work ethic and a positive outlook on life. We talk about the challe=
nges ahead in his new school programs and how to deal with them. He maintai=
ns an optimistic attitude and seems ready for the next chapter in his life,=
which he plans to involve working on helicopters.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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Connor has always shown an interest in helicopters, and he has told us over=
the years he wants to be a helicopter inspector/maintenance technician. Th=
is month, Connor will begin a technical college to study aviation airframe =
and engine maintenance (Airframe and Power plant), which is the base traini=
ng to progress him towards his career goal.=C2=A0
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Love, support and understanding has been the key to his success. Connor tel=
ls us he has a gift for attention to detail that keeps him focused to compl=
ete his courses. We have regular discussions about what his interests are a=
nd how we can help him pursue those interests. Whether it=E2=80=99s prepari=
ng for school or discussing his interests for employment, I feel he needs t=
o hear and be aware of the challenges ahead. I try to prepare him for what =
life may throw at him and remind him to always do his best.=C2=A0=C2=A0
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I hope he finds happiness in his life, whatever that may be. He talks of hi=
s dream job and someday having a family and a home to take care of. I hope =
he gets every opportunity to succeed and share the talents he has been give=
n. He is one special young man.=C2=A0
Learn more about Connor's journey=C2=A0through his own words in this Q&A:=
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How has your autism helped shaped you into the person you are=E2=80=AFtoday=
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Autism has shaped me into the person I am today by giving me a strong under=
standing of hard work and the importance of diversity.=C2=A0
What struggles have you faced because of your autism?=C2=A0
The struggles I have faced are with social skills and learning (particularl=
y math).=C2=A0
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In what areas of your life has your autism helped you excel?=E2=80=AF=C2=A0
Autism has helped me excel with memorization and being detail-oriented.=C2=
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What is your greatest passion in life?=C2=A0
My greatest passions in life are to contribute to society for the good and =
accomplish the life goals I set for myself to motivate others.=C2=A0
What inspired you to enroll in technical school? What do you hope to learn =
during your time there?=C2=A0
I am required to attend a technical school to receive my Airframe and Power=
plant certification, which is needed to pursue my career interest of helico=
pter mechanic/inspector.=C2=A0
What are your feelings about attending a new school with new people and a n=
ew course load?=C2=A0
Regarding attending a new school with new people and a new course load, I h=
ave been familiarizing myself with the campus through taking trips there an=
d look forward to working in a hands-on learning environment, where I tend =
to succeed.=C2=A0
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?=E2=80=AF=C2=
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I am most excited about learning in an environment I thrive in and learning=
about my field of interest, aviation mechanics.=C2=A0
When facing new challenges and life changes like attending a new school or =
starting a new phase of your life, how do you cope with the anxieties that =
can come along with that?=E2=80=AF=C2=A0
When facing challenges like this, I cope with the anxieties by making sure =
I am well informed on the changes, planning (subject to adjustments), and p=
ursuing a step-by-step approach.=C2=A0
When you reflect on your life=E2=80=AFto=E2=80=AFthis point, what are you m=
ost proud of?=C2=A0
When I reflect on my life to this point, I am most proud of myself for grad=
uating high school with a Standard Diploma after being told I probably woul=
d never have, becoming more independent and being able to speak for myself =
about my autism to others.=C2=A0
What are some of your goals for the future?=E2=80=AF=C2=A0
My current goals for the future are to get a full-time job as a helicopter =
mechanic/inspector once I have completed my technical schooling. I also pla=
n to get my driver=E2=80=99s license. For the long term, I would like to ha=
ve a family and home of my own to care for.=C2=A0
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Michael and I want to take this opportunity to introduce my son, Connor, an=
d share his story with the world. Until recently, my only connection to Aut=
ism Speaks was reading the stories on their Facebook page, which I browse o=
ccasionally to see what other families in the autism community are experien=
cing. I enjoy reading about people on the spectrum and the amazing things t=
hey are doing with their lives.=C2=A0</span></span></p>
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style=3D"box-sizing: border-box;white-space: normal;font-family:Arial,Helv=
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yle:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=3D"font-size:14px"><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Reading so many of those wonderful storie=
s inspired me to share my son=E2=80=99s story as well because I am so proud=
of how far he=E2=80=99s come since being diagnosed with Pervasive Developm=
ent Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) at age 5. During his years=
in elementary school, the staff told us he would not likely earn a standar=
d diploma, and we should settle for some lesser options. My wife, Cathy, an=
d I knew better, confident that in the right environment he would show his =
abilities.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span></span></p>

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<p style=3D"font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;color:#272f37;letter-spacing:0=
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ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
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lic middle school would not be an appropriate option=C2=A0and enrolled Conn=
or at Classical Christian Academy for his middle and high school years. He =
adapted well to the small class sizes and graduated in 2020 with distinctio=
n and a 3.6 GPA. He was one of only two graduates that completed a Capstone=
project, which is defined as a multifaceted body of work that serves as a =
culminating academic and intellectual experience for students.=C2=A0=C2=A0<=
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px;line-height:normal;text-align:left;margin:0;word-wrap:break-word !import=
ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">I am proud =
of the way he worked through each day=E2=80=99s challenges to complete his =
primary education. Even after graduating, he continues to persevere, which =
I understand is not easy, and I continue to be proud of his efforts to succ=
eed. He is a loving, hardworking, quiet, humble young man with a strong wor=
k ethic and a positive outlook on life. We talk about the challenges ahead =
in his new school programs and how to deal with them. He maintains an optim=
istic attitude and seems ready for the next chapter in his life, which he p=
lans to involve working on helicopters.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span></span></p>

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=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Connor has =
always shown an interest in helicopters, and he has told us over the years =
he wants to be a helicopter inspector/maintenance technician. This month, C=
onnor will begin a technical college to study aviation airframe and engine =
maintenance (Airframe and Power plant), which is the base training to progr=
ess him towards his career goal.=C2=A0</span></span></p>

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ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">Love, suppo=
rt and understanding has been the key to his success. Connor tells us he ha=
s a gift for attention to detail that keeps him focused to complete his cou=
rses. We have regular discussions about what his interests are and how we c=
an help him pursue those interests. Whether it=E2=80=99s preparing for scho=
ol or discussing his interests for employment, I feel he needs to hear and =
be aware of the challenges ahead. I try to prepare him for what life may th=
row at him and remind him to always do his best.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span></span><=
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<p style=3D"font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;color:#272f37;letter-spacing:0=
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ant;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=
=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">I hope he f=
inds happiness in his life, whatever that may be. He talks of his dream job=
and someday having a family and a home to take care of. I hope he gets eve=
ry opportunity to succeed and share the talents he has been given. He is on=
e special young man.=C2=A0</span></span></p>
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e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">I am required to attend a technical schoo=
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yle:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=3D"font-size:14px"><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">I am most excited about learning in an en=
vironment I thrive in and learning about my field of interest, aviation mec=
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yle:normal;text-decoration: none"><span style=3D"font-size:14px"><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">When I reflect on my life to this point, =
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a after being told I probably would never have, becoming more independent a=
nd being able to speak for myself about my autism to others.=C2=A0</span></=
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e=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Arial">My current goals for the future are to ge=
t a full-time job as a helicopter mechanic/inspector once I have completed =
my technical schooling. I also plan to get my driver=E2=80=99s license. For=
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Each autistic person has their own strengths and challenges. We are proud to share their stories in support of our continued work to increase understanding and acceptance, across the spectrum and throughout the life span
Meet Connor P.
My name is Michael and I want to take this opportunity to introduce my son, Connor, and share his story with the world. Until recently, my only connection to Autism Speaks was reading the stories on their Facebook page, which I browse occasionally to see what other families in the autism community are experiencing. I enjoy reading about people on the spectrum and the amazing things they are doing with their lives.
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Reading so many of those wonderful stories inspired me to share my son’s story as well because I am so proud of how far he’s come since being diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) at age 5. During his years in elementary school, the staff told us he would not likely earn a standard diploma, and we should settle for some lesser options. My wife, Cathy, and I knew better, confident that in the right environment he would show his abilities.

We knew public middle school would not be an appropriate option and enrolled Connor at Classical Christian Academy for his middle and high school years. He adapted well to the small class sizes and graduated in 2020 with distinction and a 3.6 GPA. He was one of only two graduates that completed a Capstone project, which is defined as a multifaceted body of work that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students.

I am proud of the way he worked through each day’s challenges to complete his primary education. Even after graduating, he continues to persevere, which I understand is not easy, and I continue to be proud of his efforts to succeed. He is a loving, hardworking, quiet, humble young man with a strong work ethic and a positive outlook on life. We talk about the challenges ahead in his new school programs and how to deal with them. He maintains an optimistic attitude and seems ready for the next chapter in his life, which he plans to involve working on helicopters.

Connor has always shown an interest in helicopters, and he has told us over the years he wants to be a helicopter inspector/maintenance technician. This month, Connor will begin a technical college to study aviation airframe and engine maintenance (Airframe and Power plant), which is the base training to progress him towards his career goal.

Love, support and understanding has been the key to his success. Connor tells us he has a gift for attention to detail that keeps him focused to complete his courses. We have regular discussions about what his interests are and how we can help him pursue those interests. Whether it’s preparing for school or discussing his interests for employment, I feel he needs to hear and be aware of the challenges ahead. I try to prepare him for what life may throw at him and remind him to always do his best.

I hope he finds happiness in his life, whatever that may be. He talks of his dream job and someday having a family and a home to take care of. I hope he gets every opportunity to succeed and share the talents he has been given. He is one special young man.
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How has your autism helped shaped you into the person you are today?
Autism has shaped me into the person I am today by giving me a strong understanding of hard work and the importance of diversity.
What struggles have you faced because of your autism?
The struggles I have faced are with social skills and learning (particularly math).
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In what areas of your life has your autism helped you excel? 
Autism has helped me excel with memorization and being detail-oriented.
What is your greatest passion in life?
My greatest passions in life are to contribute to society for the good and accomplish the life goals I set for myself to motivate others.
What inspired you to enroll in technical school? What do you hope to learn during your time there?
I am required to attend a technical school to receive my Airframe and Powerplant certification, which is needed to pursue my career interest of helicopter mechanic/inspector.
What are your feelings about attending a new school with new people and a new course load?
Regarding attending a new school with new people and a new course load, I have been familiarizing myself with the campus through taking trips there and look forward to working in a hands-on learning environment, where I tend to succeed.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year? 
I am most excited about learning in an environment I thrive in and learning about my field of interest, aviation mechanics.
When facing new challenges and life changes like attending a new school or starting a new phase of your life, how do you cope with the anxieties that can come along with that? 
When facing challenges like this, I cope with the anxieties by making sure I am well informed on the changes, planning (subject to adjustments), and pursuing a step-by-step approach.
When you reflect on your life to this point, what are you most proud of?
When I reflect on my life to this point, I am most proud of myself for graduating high school with a Standard Diploma after being told I probably would never have, becoming more independent and being able to speak for myself about my autism to others.
What are some of your goals for the future? 
My current goals for the future are to get a full-time job as a helicopter mechanic/inspector once I have completed my technical schooling. I also plan to get my driver’s license. For the long term, I would like to have a family and home of my own to care for.
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