Anya Rosien, Author at LifeTeen.com for Catholic Youth

Anya Rosien

Anya Rosien is a Junior at Churchville-Chili High School in Western Upstate NY. She is 16 years old and has been in Edge and LifeTeen Youth Group at her Church, St. Leo the Great in Hilton, NY since middle school. She was diagnosed as a child with cognitive delay, emotional dysregulation and a form of autism (Asperger's). She recently shared her faith testimony at St. Mary's Church in Holley, NY. She lives with her parents and is one of seven children. She also has a foster brother.

How I have Overcome my Challenges with God’s Help

When I was just a very little girl I was diagnosed with Autism (Asperger’s) and cognitive delay. Having this made it very hard for me to make friends or even communicate with people, because I didn’t know how to explain things verbally.