Durrell from Texas

Durrell is a very social and active teen. Durrell loves watching and playing football! His favorite college football team is the Houston Cougars. He enjoys activities like going to water parks, playgrounds, and theme parks. He also likes to watch Pokemon. Durrell loves animals, with his favorite being dogs and horses. Durrell enjoys giving and receiving affection. He enjoys making connections and maintaining close relationships with those around him. Durrell enjoys a variety of different foods such as chicken, spaghetti, and hamburgers. Durrell is a very organized child and thrives during structured activities. He prefers to keep a tidy room and for his clothes to look neat in appearance. He is very proud of his organized space. He enjoys school, especially P.E., and likes to ride the school bus. Durrell is a child on the Autism Spectrum and therefore consistency and routine are essential to his growth and development. Durrell is excited to meet his forever family.

Durrell would do well in a family with a mother or father. He would enjoy being an only child or having older siblings. Durrell's forever family will provide a structured home and maintain a daily routine. His family will provide constant supervision. His family will guide him on boundaries as he is unable to recognize situations that may be dangerous. His family will provide positive encouragement through coaching, redirection, praise and rewards. His family should be firm; but also patient, loving and caring.