Nik's Star Trek Spectacular!

I am a single mom of 3 kids, the oldest being 13-yr old Nikolas.

Lieutenant Commander Nik has Asperger’s Syndrome, and along with it, a very deep interest in few things at one time. 

Right now, it’s Star Trek.

Nik is brilliant… when he can focus. At mid-term, he was getting a “C” in math, which he blamed on distractions. I don’t like my children to lean towards blaming or excuses and I challenged him to overcome it. 

His previous math teacher let him use headphones and that worked before, he needs to do it again!

The next day he posted a picture of the Aug 9-12 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention on the fridge and turned to me without saying a word. I took a moment, looking into his emotionless face. I thought I may be able to figure out a way to put a road trip in my budget, so I said, “A.” He replied, “Done.”

He has been going to a charter school for kids with Asperger’s for the last 5 years and they don’t offer all the classes of public school and he just isn't getting challenged anymore. He recently informed me that he has learned everything he needed to from the charter school and is ready to go to public school next year in order to take harder classes.

School ended the 1^st of June and I got his report card in the mail earlier this week. He didn’t get the “A” and I can’t let him go to the convention. 

He’s devastated and quit talking. 

Late one night from his room, he text me picture after picture of all of his charter school friends. Then a picture of his ultimate hero, Wesley Crusher, whom I don't believe was going to be in attendance at the convention, but I was still heartbroken!

He was making such great progress and I really can’t allow him to fall backward!!

His birthday is August 26^th. I want to bring the "convention" to him on Saturday the 25^th and have a big Star Trek party with all of his friends from the charter school and new potential friends from the public school. 

Sure, I could spend my road trip budget on Trekkie items, but it's not going to replace actually meeting his heroes!

The next best thing is something from a cast member... A picture, an autograph, a prop, or more importantly, a note of encouragement… it would be just what he needs to stay motivated and put the convention on next year's calendar!

He’s such a good kid!! He is kind and considerate. Being the oldest and the only boy in our family, he is becoming the “Man of the House” and takes it very seriously!

Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you so much in advance for anything you can do!

Sincerely, Nik's Mom

Please contact me at: chrishatch9979@gmail.com