Christopher Gibbons was born on February 28, 1990. He is 25 years old. He received a diagnosis of Autism on his 4th birthday.
Chris lives with his Mom and Dad. His sister is away at University, and he misses her very much.
Chris’ favourite food is pizza. He is fortunate to go to our local Gabriel’s Pizza where the staff welcome him to make his own Gabriel’s special personal pizza once a month.
Chris went through a 2 year period where he loved to paint. He moved on to try out and enjoy physical activities including an annual Terry Fox 10K run, and running every week from spring to fall. Chris loves skating, yoga, fitball, beats alive, rhythmic fitness classes that he attends weekly. Chris enjoys his music therapy classes and African drumming classes as well.
Chris enjoys ‘Book Club’ monthly which enables him to read and learn about various subjects ranging from countries, to traditions to famous people.
Chris absolutely loves listening to music, all varieties from Edith Piaf, Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Adele .. the list goes on.
Chris is adored by his family. Our life has been made richer having Chris in our lives. His smile and laugh are contagious.
We do not need a cure for Autism
To us 'Autism is a part of our world, NOT a world apart'.
written by Christopher's loving Mom!
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