Archives: Ady's Barracks

Ady’s Barracks – Murray

My husband and I lost our niece recently to a tragic drowning. She was four years old and level 3 autistic. There are no words to describe the heartache our family is enduring. The day she passed away, DHR intervened and placed my other niece in our care. Nothing short of a blessing, we have […]

Read MoreAdy’s Barracks – Zahari

Zahari is a 17 year old boy who doesn’t let his past stop him from loving Jesus and finding JOY! He came to America in 2014, by way of adoption from Bulgaria. His parents, Dave and Courtney Weal, cannot imagine life without him. He has brought so much hope and humor to this world. He […]

Read MoreAdy’s Barracks – Harper

Harper is a 4-year-old Level 3 autistic child. She is nonverbal as well as diagnosed FPIES, elopement issues, and feeding difficulties. Currently, she receives therapy 5 days a week. Her mother is the main caregiver and resource to get her to and from doctor appointments and therapies, while her father is the sole financial provider […]

Read MoreAdy’s Barracks – Chris

Laura, Chris’s mother, grew up in a home where the words autism and special needs were often used. Her mother worked with special needs children for 30 years. Although the situation was all too familiar, nothing, & I mean NOTHING prepares you for the words, “Your son has Autism.” Chris was developing like a typical […]

Read MoreAdy’s Barracks – Nasir

Nasir is kind, affectionate, and determined. He has strong academic ambitions and has frequently been named an honor roll student at Epic Alternative Elementary. Nasir participated in equine therapy with a local enthusiast and also receives services from Early Autism Services and Glenwood Community Care. Although Nasir is still learning to cope with certain emotions, […]

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