Henrico family says coding camp helped 'build opportunities' for son with autism
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If you spend time with 9-year-old Ty Dorion you can easily watch his creativity and focus quickly become clear.
His parents, Nick and Kefu, said watching him now reminds them of the journey their family took to get to this point.
"He’s a very unique mind. He thinks in black and white," said Nick Dorion.
Before his second birthday, Ty was diagnosed with autism. It's estimated that one in every 36 children receive an autism diagnosis, according to advocates.
“Half a year with tears and sadness and isolation and cluelessness about where to start," Kefu Dorion said about the early days of their family's journey.
The Dorions soon after got connected with the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV), a non-profit focused on improving the lives of those living with autism in our region.
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