An autistic Canadian man turned his passion into profit by starting a paper shredding company while in college. Fifteen years on, he has his own workspace, an employee, and he’s even buying his own home. Aaron Grimm, of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5. His whole life, Aaron was encouraged by his parents, Vanessa and Ken, who firmly believe their son shouldn’t be singled out for his disability. Being practically nonverbal, Aaron got educational support, and attended mainstream school (his parents overturned the school district’s initial refusal at grade 7). “We never entertained pity,” Vanessa told The Epoch Times. “We never allowed Aaron to feel sorry for himself … we raised Aaron the same as we raised his brother, to work hard, to do his best, and behave.” Growing up, both Aaron and his older brother, Jonathan, attended church, watched hockey, shopped, patronized restaurants, and went to …
‘We Never Entertained Pity’: Young Autistic Man Starts Own Successful Shredding Company
June 19, 2021
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