Everyone has a Gift to Share
Here's a video from Night of Too Many Stars (back in October) where we meet Jodi DiPiazza, an 11 year-old with autism. She and Katy Perry sing "Firework."
Jodi's father said:
Her father explained: "We were afraid she would never speak. Never dreaming she would sing, or even be able to understand. I've taken off the idea that there is some limit on her, as she continually proves that that's not true."
As Jon Stewart, the host of the event said:
"People with Autism shouldn't be written off. They deserve, like everyone, the chance to reach their potential," he said. "Let's take a look at what happens when someone actually gets that chance."
Let's give thanks for all those gifts.
Jodi's father said:
Her father explained: "We were afraid she would never speak. Never dreaming she would sing, or even be able to understand. I've taken off the idea that there is some limit on her, as she continually proves that that's not true."
As Jon Stewart, the host of the event said:
"People with Autism shouldn't be written off. They deserve, like everyone, the chance to reach their potential," he said. "Let's take a look at what happens when someone actually gets that chance."
Let's give thanks for all those gifts.
Comments
SPS could do better, I'm sure, but I'm always impressed by the level of understanding that the students show towards each other. Not tolerance or just kindness, but an actual empathy and friendliness towards each other. Much improvement over my time as a young person.
Charles