Connecticut teen with Asperger's thrives in community college

Portrait of 18 year old Austin Smith of Bridgeport outside of Housatonic Community College where he attends classes. Austin was diagnosed with Asberger Syndrome, a form of autism, when he was a small child. (Tracy Deer-Mirek/Connecticut Post )

Austin Smith, 18, isn't letting his Asperger's syndrome interfere with his dream of becoming a writer. The Connecticut community-college freshman uses tutoring services to keep his grades strong and hopes to transition to a four-year college. Connecticut Post (Fairfield County-Bridgeport)