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A Bench, a Bond, and the Beginning of OCA

In 2003, two teachers found themselves working closely together, connected both by their classrooms and by Silvia’s young son, Matthew, who has autism. Silvia had just moved to the area with no support system and an urgent need to find the right services for her son. Margaret, who specialized in working with neurodiverse children like Matthew, began working with him a couple of days a week at home, building daily living skills, communication, and confidence.   Spending that much time together created a