Austin Ochoa Postgraduate Program, South Florida Autism Charter School, Country Club
“I’m an artist [and it’s] very inspiring,” Austin Ochoa, 19, said. “I do painting [and] I had a piece auctioned.”
Jeremiah Jacobs 11th grade, South Florida Autism Charter School, Miami Gardens
“It’s a different ability,” Jeremiah Jacobs, 17, said. “It relates to me by [how I] interact with other kids and [how I] socialize.”
Bianca Rodriguez Postgraduate Program, South Florida Autism Charter School, Davie
“[Autism] affects how I communicate with others,” Bianca Rodriguez, 20, said. “I like [the school and interacting with everyone].”
Sergio Garcia Postgraduate Program, South Florida Autism Charter School, Miami Gardens
“It’s a special ability,” Sergio Garcia, 18, said. “I find this unique school very helpful to me. It helps me with my life.”
Federicho Villasanti 11th grade, South Florida Autism Charter School, Hollywood
“Autism is important to me,” Federicho Villasanti, 17, said. The school’s program coordinator, Adrys Aguilar, said, “Until a few years ago [Federicho] wasn’t using his words, but now he is.”
Alexandra Herrera interviewed and photographed our Town Topics talkers. We thank you all!