Meet Alex!

Meet Alex!

Alex was diagnosed with autism at a very young age. He was a happy and loving baby, but did not meet his physical milestones. He took his first steps on his second birthday after an entire summer of physical therapy. He did not speak until he was 5 years old, and even since then he has difficulty communicating. Things did not come easy for him but he worked extremely hard. As he got older, the signs of his autism became more apparent and his family expanded the therapies that Alex participated in. Kids with autism resist physical movement. It was the goal of his parents to make moving, exploring and trying new things a part of Alex’s normal everyday life. That is how Easterseals MORC's Miracle League of Michigan baseball program came into their lives. They started eight years ago with the baseball program and since then, have participated in the bowling, football clinic, and dance program.

At Easterseals MORC, Alex gets to discover that he has no limitations.

He has come a long way over the years, and people who meet him know him as a terrific young man with a great sense of humor.

“What we love about these programs is that he can explore what he likes and be physical in a safe environment free from judgement. I also love that Easterseals MORC is constantly looking for new opportunities for our kids to explore.” – Donna, Alex’s mom