In June, 2006, Pat first met Sam at Hermano Pedro Orphanage in Antigua. It was apparent that Sam had autism. His case was not typical, however. While he would spend literally hours in his crib banging his head, when he was taken from bed he immediately calmed. Hel loved walking around the courtyard, tossing fabric into the air and watching it float to the ground. While unable to speak, he could readily make his wants known to anyone who took the time to “listen.” Sam was also remarkably affectionate. A communication system could have greatly decreased is frustration. When returned to his crib, his head banging would resume once again. This sound haunts Pat right up until today.
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