My name is Stephanie Freeman and as the founder of this organization, I have a personal stake in it’s success.   My oldest son, Stephon (22 years old) was diagnosed with Autism in pre-school.  When I got the news, I cried and cried and cried, wondering what I had done wrong and what kind of life was my beautiful son going to have and what would happen to him when I am gone, who will take care of him?  I was as overwhelmed as each parent was when they received the news.  I didn’t know what to do or where to start.  The in-school support was minimal, however useful, I still felt the dread of him graduating high school and “falling off the cliff”, a term used to describe how young adults that graduate high school are no longer eligible for services and are forced to find support elsewhere.  It was scary and heartbreaking at times, knowing he has no friends to talk to and go places with.  He seemed okay with it, but I knew that was because, as my Grandmother used to say, “you can’t miss, what you can’t measure”.  He had not experienced having friends before, outside of myself, his Dad and his younger brother Sam and therefore, had nothing to compare it to.  I want to see Stephon happy and productive.   I want him to develop friendships and meaningful relationships.  I want him to get married and have children.  I want that for all young adults with this syndrome.  I want this organization to be the starting point for these young adults to start enjoying life and living on purpose. 

Our team is dedicated to creating a positive and lasting effect on our young adults to assist them in inciting a positive impact on society. With our pool of educational resources and training programs, we aim to guide young adults with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome as they strive to achieve personal and social growth.