Hollis Shaffer

Hollis Shaffer

Hollis Shaffer is a sophomore at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). As a college student, Hollis is pursuing a major in psychology and a career assisting students with HF-ASD. Hollis was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome during his 8th grade year when he was 14 years old after being misdiagnosed with ADHD for many years. He currently works with Bridgeway Services as an assistant and small group leader during our after-school social groups assisting students with HF-ASD in areas such as conversation, team-building activities, group behavior, and sports. He began working for Bridgeway as an Overnight Camp Counselor during May 2013, but his position has continued to grow. He is currently working on several writing projects, and has spoken at numerous conferences around the United States. In addition to working for Bridgeway Services, Hollis enjoys rock climbing, playing chess, Church of the Highlands, reading, and hanging out with family and friends.