Since 2014, now 7-year-old Brayden Campbell has made great strides during his time in the Sunnyhill program. Brayden is from Hillsboro, and he is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Autism is a neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Children with autism can have difficulty socializing and communicating, and they can have difficulty completing daily tasks.
Before Brayden started at Sunnyhill, a non-profit organization that provides services, programs, and opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, he was unable to complete self-care routines independently. Now, he is able to wash his hands, brush his teeth, bathe, get dressed, and complete bathroom routines all on his own. Brayden was also nonverbal when he started working with Sunnyhill back in 2014. He is now able to speak five to six word utterances. Not only that, but he is also starting to work on grade level school work. His mom Julia Anderson as well as the whole staff at Sunnyhill are beyond thrilled with Brayden’s accomplishments. They know that the reason he is doing so well is because he never gives up.
He always keeps trying, even when things get tough.