1. By: austin james fulwiler
Life with PKS
By: austin james fulwiler
Welcome!
My name is Austin James Fulwiler. I am 19 years old. I have PKS and am on the Autism spectrum.

2. From The Beginning
I had a rough start, but as you can see I am doing great now!

3. Getting Stronger
My doctors at Mayo Clinic said I would never walk or talk. Boy, were they wrong!
I am 6’4” walking, talking, and even working!
I hope your kids will do the same thing!

4. Expressive Personality
I have many expressive faces as you can see.

5. Expressive Personality
They usually help me get out of a sticky situation…which I find myself in often. 

6. Milestones
OT, PT, and Speech were important to help me be who I am today. I took my first steps in a pool at age 2, and graduated the following year from the Birth to 3 Program.
I attended Syble Hopp School where I had many great teachers, therapists and staff to help me get stronger.
I graduated last year, but stayed through this year in a program called LINK which helps me get work experience.

7. Work Experience
Mobile Mart
Piggly Wiggly
Christian Outreach
St. Vincent DePaul
Goodwill
Aurora Medical Ctr.
Luna Coffee
Aspiro
I have worked and volunteered at several places: Mobil Mart, Piggly Wiggly, Christian Outreach, St. Vincent DePaul, Goodwill, Aurora Medical Center, Luna Coffee, and Aspiro.
Right now I am job training at Aspiro, and will be attending NWTC Learning for Independence in Fall.
I will take classes in photography, construction, food service, and others to help build my work skills.

8. Favorite Sports
I have several favorite sports. Soccer with Special Olympics and bowling with friends.

9. Favorite Sports
I have also played Miracle League Baseball for 11 years, and Special Olympics Basketball.
I also like playing Minecraft and Crash Drive 2.

10. Family
My family and friends are the reason I am here today. I love my family.
Could I have my Mom, Dad and sister stand up?
I have an older brother too, but he had to work all weekend. Our newest member of our family is Bella. She is a goldendoodle.
Having family and friends makes everything more fun!

11. Fun With Family & Friends
I love having fun with my family and my friends.
Paddleboating and fishing at the lake, and building sand castles at the beach.

12. Fun With Family & Friends
Driving the golf cart and the pontoon boat are two of my favorite things to do!

13. Fun With Family & Friends
Born in Green Bay, I am a BIG Packer fan, and also a Gamblers Hockey fan.
As you can see, my favorite food is HAMBURGERS!

14. Fun With Family & Friends
I also enjoy dances and parties with friends!
Here are my homecoming and prom pictures.

15. Thank You Thank you for letting me speak.
I hope I give you a belief that anything is possible. Dreams can come true.
Prayers to all PKS families. Have a great Day!
Are there any questions?