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Volunteering as vice president of the Autism Society of Dayton is one way School of Professional Psychology student Brandt Ling gives back to the community. (Photo by Erin Pence)<\/p><\/div>\n

When he arrived at Wright State University after graduating from college in Nevada, Brandt Ling was looking for a way to give back to the community and had an interest in autism.<\/p>\n

So the School of Professional Psychology<\/a> student began attending meetings of the Autism Society of Dayton. Now he\u2019s vice president of the organization.<\/p>\n

Ling says people in the autism population need services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been marginalized by society and they need people who are going to be there in their corner,\u201d he said. \u201cThey just need a little extra help is all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by troubles with social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior. It is estimated to affect more than 24 million people worldwide.<\/p>\n

Ling said the Autism Society of Dayton is a great organization with two primary purposes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe give grants to families if they need help funding therapy for their child, or materials or anything that\u2019s related to the diagnosis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The group also hosts events such as flag football, soccer games or renting out a waterpark.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt provides a nice way for families, and children and adults on the autism spectrum to interact and have some fun,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ling grew up in Reno, Nevada, the son of parents who are both social workers. He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in neuroscience at the University of Nevada-Reno in 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always had a fascination with behavior and how the brain dictates behavior,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was a natural major for me to pursue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ling said he was attracted to Wright State\u2019s School of Professional Psychology because it is a leader in its field.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has an emphasis in neuropsychology that I wanted to pursue. And it had diversity as its mission,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s very focused on diversity and providing care to everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n

After graduating with his Psy.D., Ling plans to pursue a career in pediatric neuropsychology.<\/p>\n

When he\u2019s not studying or performing community service, Ling enjoys fishing \u2014 fishing for bass.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that\u2019s the most fun thing you can catch,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd there is so much water here compared to Nevada.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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