Santino Zambrano, 10 years old, attends fifth grade at school 4,008 Bartolomé Mitre in the city of Salta and designed a fan with a small motor using recycled materials.
This project was presented at a school fair and highlighted by teachers and officials from the Ministry of Education of the Province.
Overcoming Story
Santi has autism, and for his family, it is not a disability, but a different condition. His mother, Lorena Cruz, 44, explains that Santi began to communicate at the age of seven and has received various therapies, including speech therapy and psychomotor therapy. They have a conditioned classroom at home so that Santino can do his tasks, including the fan he designed.
School Support
“Santi is a very dedicated person with a strong desire to learn. He is very organized, respectful, and although he is hypersensitive to noises and textures, he has achieved a lot in his school inclusion,” Lorena explained. She especially thanked Débora, one of the first inclusion teachers for Santino, and the other teachers who have supported his progress.
Collaborative Work
Santino is able to pursue his education thanks to a collaborative work between the inclusive school, his family, and the Tobar García institution, which provides support for inclusion. His family also includes his dad, Eduardo Zambrano, 44 years old, and his brother Marcos, 22 years old.
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