From Autism to Honors — Jordan’s Audacious Rise
Our son, Jordan, was born with autism. When he started school, we were told that we should put him in special schools for those who are autistic. We decided to keep him in the regular Los Angeles school District. People have a lot of good and bad things to say about LAUSD, but we feel that we now owe a lot to LAUSD. As a student with autism, Jordan excelled academically in LAUSD. While in regular school, Jordan achieved a black belt in Taekwondo. He went to a Taekwondo studio in the San Fernando Valley called "Power of the Arts owned by Sherri Sharma. A couple of nights ago, Jordan Anthony Griffin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge. He graduated with Honors. Autism is not less; it is just different.
Mom (Kim) and Dad (Darrell) with Jordan, before his Honors graduation, before the general graduation. If this sounds like we are bragging its just that we are so happy and proud of our son, Jordan.
Jordan on graduation day before graduation.
Jordan, with his long-time girlfriend Stepheny, at home before graduation.
Jordan is standing before the famous CSUN sign at the front of the university.
Jordan's sister, Alexis, who served as the official photographer of Jordan's graduation,
Jordan and his Uncle Scott, who went to Jordan's graduation. Uncle Scott graduated from CSUN 40 years ago.
Jordan's Honors graduaction medal from California State University, Northridge.
