Eric Thomas is a 26 year old college student who has overcome major obstacles related to Autism to pursue his passion of being a video game application developer. He was non-verbal at the age of two and was diagnosed with Autism at age 7. It is amazing to see his progress as he addressed a group of young adults with Autism in an effort be an inspiration to them. His message, you can achieve your dreams and goals despite your challenges with perseverance and support.
Eric is a graduate of Prince George’s County Public Schools Autism program of which he attended from middle and high school. He is also a graduate of Eastern Gateway Community College. The skills he learned in the Mind Expansion Community Service, Inc (HIP KIDS) program helped him learn skills to live as an adult with Autism in the neurotypical world.
He currently hosts on his own gaming channels on YouTube and Twitch. Watch him give live gameplay advice and strategy. You can find him using the handle of Sonic72fast. He has now launched out into the world of Application Development. He has developed over 16 apps that are now available for download in the Google Play Store.
Congratulations Eric for living on purpose!!!
