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Lifelong, John has been startling family, friends,
group home staff, teachers, and strangers alike with his classic autistic
mannerisms, his rhythmic rocking movements, his need to predict with certainty
his daily, weekly, monthly and annual routines. No less enigmatic are his
reading, spelling and arithmetic abilities, which were precousiously displayed
in early childhood.
John is now a 6 foot tall, 37 year old, handsome adult, as
mysterious as ever. He lives in a warm active group home in Billerica and
visits his family on a regular basis. He is engaged daily in a specially
individualized vocational/recreation program near his home.
He balances his obsessive need for structure with a cautious
openness to a variety of spontaneous or planned activities. He enjoys meeting
new people and exploring new things. He likes music, walking along the beach,
feeding birds in the park, bowling, swimming, eating in restaurants and
visiting with relatives and old friends.
PALS Inc. is helping plan for his future by building an enduring
Personal Support Network. John still bolts occasionally, but he responds warmly
to people. If you are fascinated by magical qualities and intrigued by
mysteries, if you like ice cream sundae’s and riding on roller coasters, get in
touch with us.
Perhaps you too will have the extraordinary opportunity of
exploring the mystery and the magic that is John Larkin.
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