Photolisting Profile for Austin T

Austin T is a 12-year-old boy from Maine who is hoping to be adopted.

Austin enjoys playing video games, watching movies and playing outside. He is a healthy child with a sense of humor. Austin loves to go out to eat at Chinese restaurants, where he uses his manners. He likes to do hands on activities. Austin would do well with a family who share his interest of “tinkering around”, so that Austin can learn from them. Austin has two younger sisters, with whom he is very close. Austin’s adoptive family will need to understand the importance of this relationship and be committed to maintaining a close connection with his sisters and their adoptive family. Austin recently transitioned successfully from a more restrictive school setting to full time in public school. He does best with additional adult support at school and has been successful in the mainstream classroom. Austin needs a family who will bring out the best in him. Austin does best with structure and predictability, where he knows the rules and what is expected of him. His anxiety level is likely to increase in a high stimulus environment. Austin also struggles with understanding cause and effect. He needs a family who will be committed to him throughout his life.