Today was my first time working with Will. To break the ice and bridge familiarity, we began by watching two videos about the Toy Australian Shepherd breed. Will was excited to be given the opportunity to select the videos and elated to learn that the dog was named Cooper, just like his dog. I queried Will about the content of the material he had watched and he answered when prompted. I also asked him to compare similarities and differences. Although he experienced greater difficulty with this concept, he offered good examples which I explained and demonstrated accurately answered the questions. Will used building blocks with which to create an object of his choosing – he chose a Minecraft figure - and used different coloring implements with which to draw on a whiteboard. We finished the session playing a game of chess. Will coached me on the different pieces and the way they move, demonstrating strategic thinking and critical thinking skills in doing so.