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Michael, born 3/97, is a charming and intelligent boy. He can be affectionate and playful. He is expressive verbally and is open to diverse settings. He is great at word search puzzles and he loves video games, tic tac toe and scrabble. Michael can beat almost anyone at any game he plays! He is very decisive and focused!
Michael responds well to positive reinforcement and likes to be given space. He needs family and friends that know how to re-direct him when needed. Michael is maturing and learning how to follow rules and give respect. He is a bright, interesting child who is fun to be around and teaches something to every adult who interacts with him. He is into technology and wants to be an inventor someday. He says in particular "of a suit that can protect you from everything but looks like clothes."
Michael would benefit greatly from a home that is calm and structured as he is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers. He responds well to structure and does very well with routines. Michael handles change best when it is explained to him and he his given information before the change occurs, giving him time to prepare. Transitions can go smoothly with prompt and preparation.
Michael sets goals for himself and responds to a reward system that is in place. It is felt that Michael would do better if he is the only child in the home. He could be parented in a home with two or one parent. He currently resides in a single parents household where he thrives. Michael wants very much to be adopted and has stated that he wants "a family that will always take care of me". He has been reading books on adoption and recieving assistance in the transition process.
He also says he would like a family with a dog, preferrably one that is not too big and is soft." He also wants everyone to know that his favorite color is red and he is excited about transitioning into the regular public school setting in Fall of 2009 and entering the 7th grade. Michael is very bright and has a dry sense of humor. He sometimes doesn't even realize he is being funny and also doesn't always recognize when you are. He loves computers and also says he enjoys soccer. If given a preference he would choose indoor activities over outdoor activities.
Michael continues to wish for a forever family and hopes that it will not take too long to find the right one for him!
