Mirrored movements

Judging by the effortless way he goes through each motion and by the smile on his face, he's done this routine a million times before.

The verbal and physical limitations that beset an autistic child do not keep 14-year-old Kyle Swofford from hitting the mat twice a week with Suzie Franz, his 17-year-old Tae kwon do teacher.

Family members say Swofford has become more verbal, focused and agile.

'I don't plan on stopping teaching Kyle. I plan on teaching martial arts as my career. When I open my studio, I would like to have a class set aside for people that need that one-on-one time,' Franz said.

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