James and Emily Leonard
James and Emily were nominated by their mom, Kathleen Leonard
What makes James and Emily Xtraordinary to you?
James and Emily are each otherʼs biggest fans. They are both fiercely protective of their sibling. They love to laugh, wrestle, and escape into imaginary worlds they create together. James takes great pride in his sisterʼs accomplishments. Emily often steps into the roles of translator, advocate, and social skills coach for James. Their love is beautiful and gives their family so much hope.
Special Facts
- James loves fish.
- Emily loves dance.
- They both could eat French fries every day.
How has the NFXF helped you or your family?
The NFXF has been invaluable in educating our whole family. At each stage of Jamesʼ development, we have been able to gain new insights through NFXF resources and share what we are learning with teachers and therapists. The NFXF helps us to feel less isolated and more connected knowing that there are many other families like ours.