How do you define your abilities?
In the summer 2018, I represented Special Olympics Arkansas at USA Games in Seattle and I brought home a silver medal. I’m hoping for a chance to compete in the USA Games in Florida 2022 for swimming. My goal is to make it to a World Games.
What should coaches know about working with individuals with autism?
They need to make eye-to-eye contact when talking to me to make sure that I’m paying attention.
What stereotypes or misunderstandings about autism most frustrate you?
People think I don’t like too many changes without a lot of warning.
What do you most want people to understand about autism?
I’m a person like everybody else and I just think differently.
World Autism Acceptance Day 2021
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Kurtis Siu
Special Olympics Hong Kong - Long Distance Running - Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger -
Grace Payne
Special Olympics New Zealand - Basketball, Powerlifting -
Dacki Sandiego
Special Olympics Philippines - Badminton, Basketball -
Rodrigo Silvero
Special Olympics Argentina - Swimming -
Aristotelis Makris
Special Olympics Hellas (Greece) - Swimming -
Chris Thibodeaux
Special Olympics Louisiana (USA) - Bowling, Golf, Basketball, Softball, Football -
Benjamin Prousnitzer
Special Olympics Arkansas (USA) - Swimming -
Sammy Raveloson
Special Olympics Madagascar – Athletics
