Student Acomplishments

Student Accomplishments

If 11-year-old Luis Paredes is not in his bed at 3 a.m., he can usually be found drawing or doodling -- something he's been doing since he was 2 years old. Art may be Luis' creative outlet but it has also helped him connect with his peers in school and make friends.

Luis was diagnosed with autism, a disorder that affects the development of key social skills. HUFFPOST ARTICLE