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Chad is a single nice young man, with beautiful eyes and sweet smile. Healthy and strong, likes to walk and eat. Lives with his dad, who regularly prepares delicious soups and sandwiches for him. And during most of the weekends, Chad and his dad walk in the park and then enjoy Mexican food at the nearby restaurants.
He has been diagnosed with autism and attends our Emeritus Day Program for five days of the week. His verbal skills are limited but likes to hit high-five fists or wave his arm when leaving saying “bye-bye!” Another way to socialize is when Chad inflates his cheeks as a way to invite staff to deflate them with their fingers, which causes him to laugh out loud. He's very expressive either if he's happy or hungry! But all in all, he likes quiet spaces.
He performs independently in most of his functions but needs established routines. When making choices, or expressing feelings or needs, Chad mostly communicates through his PEC Book (Pictures Example Communication Book). He mostly likes to show the image of a happy Chad!
He loves balloons, cherishing them as treasures. So, he enjoys his birthday or somebody else's to play with colorful balloons.
It is nice to have Chad in our Program, especially when he has eaten and feels full. This way he participates in activities, follows directions, and plays and laughs easily.
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