Age: 11

Disability: Autism

Regional Center: South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC)

I love playing games and watching shows on my phone. I also like scary things, including Halloween Horror Nights. I love roller coasters, so I like going to Six Flags Magic Mountain. I play the guitar, and I know how to play “Jingle Bells.” I also play soccer, and I love to score goals. I attend middle school, where I go to four classes a day. I am very good at following my schedule and listening to directions. My independence keeps me going, and I love being challenged. A lot of neighbors come to my house every day to help me be more social. I want to continue developing my social skills and be more involved in my community. When I grow up, I want to be a dentist. Being involved in self-determination and having more control over my budget will allow me to get the appropriate help to follow my dreams. I love getting into a routine, and if I learn how to do something as part of self-determination, I will continue to follow that plan until I succeed.