Mental health and autism: The tale of a grade five student able to be himself
The story of a 10-year-old grade five student with autism at Red Deer’s G.W. Smith Elementary serves as an inspiring tale of perseverance, and also an important mental health reminder.
David Bowie was diagnosed with autism when he was two-and-a-half-years-old, but despite his condition, he’s flourished while being among his empathetic young peers.
On Friday, the 250+ students at his school participated in the fifth annual Bubbles for Autism event in his honour and to raise awareness about how the condition impacts one’s life.