Personal Narrative: My Experience With Autism

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This summer, I was able to observe an OT session with a family friend who has autism. The therapist's goal was to teach him how to dress himself. They played multiple games that helped him with the deficits in his range of motion. The interaction was very special and I want to be apart of that network. I have a passion for service to the weak and disabled, and I believe that everyone deserves the best quality of life. Based on my experience in unified sports and with people around the community , I am comfortable working with people with special needs and I am able to relate to them and create a trusting bond. Working with people who have disabilities is very eye opening and it has not only taught me but it has transformed me. It brought me

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