Gabriela, 14 years old, CA |

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Gabriela lives with her adoptive parents and two biological sisters. She is kind-hearted, helpful, creative, and has a passion for cooking and baking. Gabriela enjoys sushi, boba milk tea, and Frappuccinos. Being on the autism spectrum, she faces challenges with social skills, is sensitive to noise, and experiences rumination. However, Gabriela is committed to achieving her therapy goals, which include increasing her self-worth, feeling comfortable utilizing her coping skills, and effectively communicating her needs to her parents.

Gabriela loves arts and crafts, including drawing, painting, knitting, and ceramics. She enjoys making art for her parents, sisters, and friends. For Christmas, she would like a bracelet kit so she can create bracelets for them. Making bracelets also serves as a coping skill for Gabriela, helping her focus on creating new styles and keeping her mind away from negative thoughts and behaviors.