Xavier DeGroat, left, speaks to Freeland High School football players about stereotypes, bullying and the realty of being diagnosed with autism. DeGroat is the founder of the Xander DeGroat Autism Foundation and museum. Hugh Bernreuter | MLive.comFREELAND, MI – Between a visit to a casino and an appointment at the White House, Xavier DeGroat visited with the Freeland High School football players to continue his life’s mission to advocate and educate. DeGroat was diagnosed with autism when he was 5 years old. Now, the Grand Ledge High School graduate and former Saginaw resident runs the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation and Xavier DeGroat Autism Museum.