Autism Association 2024 Annual Report

Victor’s Story

Victor is of Italian heritage and has a profound passion for food and sharing delicious meals with his friends and family. With this in mind, Victor’s support team worked with him, to turn his love of food into a love of cooking! Over the past few months, Victor has moved from baking his first tray of muffins, cupcakes, and lemon meringue pie to sharing a cooked meal with friends and family. Routine is important to Victor, and Wednesdays are now cooking day – his favourite day of the week. Victor enjoys all aspects of cooking his own meals and his newfound independence. From planning his meals, heading out to the shops to get the ingredients, and cooking up a storm; all the way to washing up the dishes and leaving the kitchen spick and span. As Christmas nears, Victor is practising cooking a special roast meal and dessert to bring along and contribute to his family Christmas.

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