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Barrett aims to be an example
North Hall senior speaks to Gainesville Rotary Club about autism
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North Hall senior Will Barrett speaks at the Gainesville Rotary Club meeting on Monday. Barrett is co-founder of the Ausometistic Foundation, which increases understanding and awareness of autism spectrum disorder. He has Asperger’s syndrome. - photo by Kristen Oliver
Will Barrett appears comfortable and poised, standing behind a podium, addressing his largest audience to date. The North Hall High School senior is co-founder of the Ausometistic Foundation, which increases understanding and awareness of autism spectrum disorder. Barrett, 17, has Asperger’s syndrome, and he shared his story Monday with the Gainesville Rotary Club.