Young, Gifted and Black - Jacksonville Man Overcomes Challenges of Autism

Last year, Brandon McAdory of the Southside told his mother he didn't want to spend the rest of his life bagging groceries. Diagnosed at 28 months old with infantile autism, Brandon was nonverbal until he was 6 years old. Now, thanks to a year of intensive study at Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Service's HOPE (Helping Ourselves Prepare for Employment) Academy, he is equipped with skills that will enable him to aim higher. Read more from The Florida Times-Union's report.