Oliver and Brendyn

Oliver and Brendyn are brothers who are both diagnosed with autism. Oliver is 9 years old and is currently participating in the outreach program with Haugland Learning Center. He has had delays since infancy following a stroke he survived after heaet surgery. At age 3 he had a heart transplant. Soon after he regressed into autism and began exhibiting severe behavioral issues. While his behaviors can be challenging at times, he always tries his best. He has never met a stranger and tries to make everyone his best friend, especially pretty girls with iPhones.

Brendyn is 3 years old and is currently attending preschool at Applied Behavioral Services (ABS) in Dublin, Ohio Brendyn has no major delays aside from his social skills. He is even advanced in some areas! He loves trains and vehicles in general. Recently he has really began to make a lot of progress socially and has found a friend at school that he plays with every day!

Both boys have progressed so much and continue to surprise us every day!

Jessica Shelpman
Grove City, OH