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Chicago Cab Driver is also Therapist to Girl with Autism

Thousands of Chicagoans jump into cabs every day, but Joe Cinelli is the cab driver who picks up Emilie Lindberg for the drive to school each morning. The little girl with autism and the cabbie teach each other: Joe learned how to communicate with Emilie by talking with her and by which radio stations he plays. Emilie has learned to love the music she hears and to talk about her school day with Joe. Most importantly, Emilie has learned what it means to have a trusted friend.

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