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Meet Demetri
Demetri, an ATC resident, was born in Beijing, China while his parents were based there for work. His parents noticed behavioral issues when Demetri was about 4 years old. Programs for neuro-divergent students were nonexistent in China at that time and physicians recommended that they continue Demetri’s education only until age 12, and then consign him to a life of labor in the fields.
Instead, his family moved back to the United States when Demetri was 8 years old. Although the American public school system offered more support, his parents struggled to find a program that was well suited to Demetri’s needs. His behaviors escalated as a teenager, and after trying seven different facilities, his parents made the decision to move Demetri to an ATC group home when he was 15 years old.
ATC’s wrap-around services of tailored housing and targeted therapy provided Demetri with the perfect environment of safeguards and motivation to enable him to progress both academically and socially. He enjoys living with his housemates and loves outings such as going to movies!
Demetri recently graduated from Lake Highlands High School and plans to attend Richland College in the Fall. In addition to his studies, he works at Whataburger and Dave & Buster’s which allows for positive interactions with members of the community.
Demetri’s father believes his son’s tremendous success can be attributed to ATC’s exemplary programs and dedicated staff. His father said, “ATC has been a Godsend. It literally saved Demetri’s life. ATC’s programs have provided him with the tools to live an independent and joyful life.”
ATC’s staff is incredibly proud of Demetri’s many accomplishments!
Demetri, an ATC resident, was born in Beijing, China while his parents were based there for work. His parents noticed behavioral issues when Demetri was about 4 years old. Programs for neuro-divergent students were nonexistent in China at that time and physicians recommended that they continue Demetri’s education only until age 12, and then consign him to a life of labor in the fields.
Instead, his family moved back to the United States when Demetri was 8 years old. Although the American public school system offered more support, his parents struggled to find a program that was well suited to Demetri’s needs. His behaviors escalated as a teenager, and after trying seven different facilities, his parents made the decision to move Demetri to an ATC group home when he was 15 years old.
ATC’s wrap-around services of tailored housing and targeted therapy provided Demetri with the perfect environment of safeguards and motivation to enable him to progress both academically and socially. He enjoys living with his housemates and loves outings such as going to movies!
Demetri recently graduated from Lake Highlands High School and plans to attend Richland College in the Fall. In addition to his studies, he works at Whataburger and Dave & Buster’s which allows for positive interactions with members of the community.
Demetri’s father believes his son’s tremendous success can be attributed to ATC’s exemplary programs and dedicated staff. His father said, “ATC has been a Godsend. It literally saved Demetri’s life. ATC’s programs have provided him with the tools to live an independent and joyful life.”
ATC’s staff is incredibly proud of Demetri’s many accomplishments!