Kevin Carlson is a thirty-year-old with autism who likes to draw.

What is autism?

Kevin lives with autism every day which isn't to say he isn't happy like his family hopes. Sort of like healthy people, he has an interest in things such as drawing and listening to music, to name a few. Communicating with Kevin is sometimes difficult. This is where his autism comes into play, affecting how he thinks. Unfortunately, Kevin's autism doesn't allow him to take care of himself as most mature adults do. At present, there is no cure for autism. The cause or causes are presently being researched, as opinions differ.

Where does Kevin work?

He works at Sage, a store that employs people with developmental disabilities, like autism which is supervised by non-handicapped personnel. They primarily make southwestern style ceramic items.

Where does Kevin live?

He lives in an apartment with a roommate who also has autism. Kevin isn't able to take care of himself much of the time, so he relies on others to help. Kevin and his roommate require assisted living.

References

Autism Society of America. What is Autism? Brochure. N.p., n.d.

Sage Ceramics, Sage Ceramic Gifts, Brochure. N.p., n.d.

Shore, Stephen M., and Linda G. Rastelli. Understanding Autism for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2006.