This past week, I graduated from Highland Park High School with a 3.7 GPA (unweighted). I worked really hard to make this happen with the help of many communication partners over the years. When I think about all the people that helped me with this accomplishment, I am truly grateful. All were very giving with their time and heart.

For many autistics this may seem like a difficult goal, but I am evidence that they can achieve the hard goals they set their mind to. Nobody should give up. Hard work is enough to make it happen. Be ready to have some bumps in the road along the way but be determined to see it through. When you believe in yourself, anything is possible.