«I like children who are different from me.»

I have been attending school in Burgdorf since last summer. Now, a taxi picks me up every morning. There are only four children in my new class, but two teachers and a teaching assistant. There is always someone available to assist and stay with us a little longer. Additionally, there is no homework, which is beneficial for me.

I don't see my old schoolmates very often anymore, which I don't think is great. It wasn't working for me anymore because it was too much – there were too many children and too much noise. I had a Pamir and didn't have any homework in the end, but it was still difficult.

I don't really like any school subjects, maybe maths the most, sometimes English too. I quickly lose interest in things, I can't sit still for long, I always want to move on to the next thing. It's the same when I play board games with my mum or grandma.

I much prefer vehicles and machines. My grandfather has lots of them: a forklift truck, for example, and a motocross bike. I've been able to ride them since I was five. I also love being outdoors – I need to be able to go outside. We play football, jump on the trampoline, go to the woods or climb. Usually together with the neighbour's children, of whom there are lots in our area.

Benji, my assistance dog, helps me when I have difficulties. Then I stroke him to calm myself down.

Better to run than walk

I like children who are different from me – quieter. I find that pleasant. They also think differently from me, I notice that. For example, they are more cautious. Like when we climb trees. My colleague came up with me to the walnut tree, but he didn't dare climb the birch tree – we had climbing equipment.

There's nothing I'm really afraid of. And I prefer running to walking. That's why I sometimes don't feel like taking Benji for a walk; it's a bit too boring for me . Benji is my assistance dog; he's been with us since I was four.

He sometimes helps me when I'm having difficulties. Then I stroke him to calm myself down. In the evening, he is allowed to come into my bed. He could also come to school with me, but then I would have to look after him the whole time. That would be a bit strict, as I also want to be with the other children.

When I'm older, I'd like to be a mechanic or a truck driver. In any case, I'd like to do something with machines – or with games, because I like playing them too.