ROCKY’S STORY
Rocky – we won’t use his real name but we could think of no better name for our great young man. He is a rock star and a fighter – FULL of spirit. You can hear it in his voice. You can see it in his eyes. There is a joy and love of life in him that leaves an impression on anyone he meets. With adults and young children, Rocky is very bright, competent and engaging. He has a high speaking vocabulary and is very curious about the world around him. He has been diagnosed; however, with high-functioning Autism and ADHD. Primarily due to these concerns and socialization challenges with peers, he has fallen behind and needs to get caught up.
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
Horticultural therapy reduces anxiety and will help Rocky manage his emotions. He hopes to work with Wendy Battaglia, a horticultural therapist, who will help him create his own special gardens. We have never seen a child get so excited about learning to cook and garden. He wants to cook vegetables he grows himself and make dishes for his family. Rocky tears up when he talks about how much he loves it when people cook with him.
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