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MEET AVA FAVAZZA, She is in the 3rd Grade!

What would you like the special needs community to know about you? What have been some challenges you have experienced and how have you overcome these challenges? Ava has faced many challenges in her short life. She was born at 26 weeks and weighed only 1lb, 4oz. She has fought hard and beat the odds at every step. That’s not to say any of it has been easy. But Ava is a fighter. She is an overcomer.

Advice you have for others in the special needs community Don’t put limitations or expectations on your kids. Allow them to show you who they are and their own unique gifts.

What sports or extracurricular activities do you participate in? Tennis, dance, art

Tell us more about your experience with those activities (how did you get started? What do you enjoy most? Any highlights of your experience so far?)

Tennis was really hard to learn. I just keep trying hard.

Name someone you admire. What makes them special and how have they motivated you? My mom. She snuggles with me and makes sure I’m safe.

When I grow up, I want to be... OR After high school, my plans are. A mom

My favorite Food is Chocolate

My favorite Color is Yellow

My favorite Music is EDM

My favorite Movie or TV Show is Super Mario Brothers

My favorite Subject in School is Art

My favorite Vacation was in Florida