A Rightful Place

      J is a 28-year-old, high functional adult with autism.  The time came that his learning abilities reached its plateau. This signaled his parents to put a stop to J's schooling and let him do other things that would still enhance him as a person. 
   The  family owns a freight forwarding business and employed J to work as a data entry encoder. The years spent in special school and therapy center has prepared J to this new phase in his life. It may not be easy at the beginning, but with patience and guidance, J dealt with his new- found place in the society's work force reasonably well. 
     J has been working as a data entry encoder for a few years now. As an employee, he pays his taxes, therefore, contributing to the nation's progress. He is also a Social Security System (SSS) member which assures him of a pension on his retirement. 

Juniper Hill Farms, an Autism Haven

       Much has been said about children with Autism. Have you ever wondered how would their life be when they become adults? Are they capable of living independently?
      Meet Andy, Brent, Patrick, Jose, Michael and Ray. Despite being regarded as individuals with special needs, they proved their worth as men and equally productive members of the society. Let's take a look and learn from their lives at Juniper Hill Farms.

Brother's Keeper

      It was truly a trying time when the couple found out that J, their eldest son has autism.
     J  has severe autism. Though his parents knew about his disorder, no intervention was given to him until the age of 9 due to lack of knowledge in properly addressing his needs.  
       J is now 29 years old. Like most individuals with severe autism, he has very poor communication skills, not even capable of using non verbal gestures, depends on others even on his toileting needs, with aggressive and self-injurious behavior. 

Silent Worshiper

   D is a 36 year old , non- verbal person with autism. During his younger years, he had his special education (SPED) in a public school and never had any sort of therapy. Despite his condition, he cannot be considered a "burden" since he helps in the family owned poultry farm which is their source of livelihood. 
  Every Sunday, D never fails to fulfill his spiritual obligations. As he comes inside the prayer hall, he would quickly go to his favorite spot at the corner where he would sit in silence. When greeted, he would respond by waving a little and make a peculiar sound.