And to quote Taylor Swift again, ‘If you’re lucky enough to be different, don’t ever change.’"įor more inspiring stories, LIKE the Humankind Facebook page. "And I’m really excited to show people that just because you have autism doesn’t mean you’re not capable of great things, but it means we’re unique and different. "I really can’t wait," Jacob said of this weekend's plans. The youngster, often referred to as a musical prodigy, belongs to the National Musicians Guild, has appeared in variety of venues (he recently performed the National Anthem at a Miami Heat game) and has his own album out, meshing classical music with a contemporary flair. His talent caught the attention of a piano tuner who surprised him with an amazing gift - a grand piano. Jacob was diagnosed with high-functioning autism around the time he discovered his passion for the piano. His talent caught the attention of a local news crew at age 5, and soon he went viral, performing on "Good Morning America" and "The View." Jude is 11 years old and autistic and might just be the next Mozart. Sunday at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 N. Saturday at the Gleason Performing Arts Center, Florida Tech, 150 W. He'll be performing during two free concerts with the orchestra on the Space Coast this weekend, with proceeds being split between The Scott Center for Autism at Florida Institute of Technology and the nonprofit Autism Speaks. It also serves as a testament that a diagnosis of autism doesn't have to be a roadblock. Jacob's gift stretches beyond being an artist who's been at it since age 4. He will perform during two free concerts with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Since you're Jacob's favorite composer and all.)"I’m saving Taylor Swift a seat in the front," the second-grader from Broward County declared in a video submitted to FLORIDA TODAY. "And Taylor, if you’re watching, since you invited me to your concert, I want to invite you to mine."ĭecked out in a fedora pulled over his shoulder-length brunette tresses, Jacob wrapped up his short video message to his musical idols, turning to his piano to show Brevard - and Taylor and Yanni - what they can expect. (Oh, and Yanni? There's a place for you, too. A guitar playing car thief meets an autistic savant piano player. When 8-year-old pianist Jacob Velazquez performs on the Space Coast this weekend, don't even think about trying to sit in one of his two reserved spots. Heres a list of 36 of the best movies and tv shows about autism for all ages and. Watch Video: Child prodigy proves autism isn't a roadblock
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