Chapter 1: Learning About Teamwork

Hi! My name is Angel Smith. It is May 2017, and I am working at the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh with my childhood friends and co-workers, Sarah Phillips, James Hiller, and Henri LeFevre. We are working on a new film about how to stick together as a team and how friends are important in a person's life. Our manager, Cynthia showed us a film on respect, appreciation, caring, and equality- the 4 main components of friendship. "Wow, Cynthia," I remarked. "That film was quite educational." "It is just what autistic children need in order to form an important friendship," Cynthia informed us. "Also, you guys will be traveling and doing different activities around the city of Pittsburgh, such as playing frisbee golf, going to the arts festival in June, and going to one of the Pirates games." "I can do all the driving," James stated. "Angel and I can take public transportation, because it's easier for us," Sarah told Cynthia. "I will be riding with James most of the time," Henri informed Cynthia. "I am definitely looking forward to all these fun activities," I told everybody. "Either way, make sure you do a good job, and let all these kids know how to make friends!" Cynthia told us.