Public PartnershipsMy work with Annie, a 25-year-old woman with severe cerebral palsy, was the defining moment where I was able to decide the exact direction that I wanted to go in for my future career in psychology. Annie developed cerebral palsy because her mom was exposed to the cytomegalovirus when she was pregnant, and the virus attacked Annie’s brain. Normally, the virus would only affect someone the way a common cold does, but it is a threat to pregnant mothers and their babies. Although Annie cannot talk or walk, she finds amazing ways to communicate, and she surprises me every time I am with her. She teaches me how amazing the brain actually is because even though hers is damaged, she is still capable of doing so much, and she is so smart. My work with Annie, along with my research, is what motivated me to want to pursue a degree in neuropsychology. Annie has touched my heart, and I cannot thank her enough for what she has done for me.
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