Autism Personal Statement

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Ever since I was younger, I have wanted to make an impact in the lives around me. After I completed countless hours of research and speaking to those around who have chosen similar career paths with success, I have finally found a specific career that fits my personality and my future goals; I have chosen to be an applied behavior analyst in the spectrum of autism. All my life I have wanted to work closely with those who have developmental disabilities, and my desire to learn more has grown as I have gotten closer to beginning a new chapter in my life, which is obtaining a college degree. I became more interested in the large spectrum of autism after my brother was diagnosed in the spectrum at seven years old, that was when I realized the spectrum