Chris, 17 years old | 1 DAY WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Children, Youth and Families Department

Chris faces daily challenges due to his autism diagnosis. He struggles with interacting with others and adjusting to new environments. To cope with these difficulties, Chris employs various strategies; some days, he paces in rooms for long periods or showers multiple times a day to help calm himself. His support team is working to ensure that he receives the right placement and necessary support. Recently, Chris has found housing and is transitioning to living in a new town with unfamiliar surroundings.

Chris is currently in foster care. He likes to plan ahead and prefers to see upcoming events in order to reduce stress. It is important for him to have time to adjust to these events. A dry-erase calendar would be beneficial for Chris, as it would help him feel less stressed when events occur.