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tenni
Oct 21, 2012, 9:01 AM
I hope that this links. An autistic girl sings Fireworks with Katy Perry. Quite something in my books.

Jodi was diagnosed with autism around the age of two and upon learning of her disability, her parents were told that there was no cure for their daughter and not to "expect too much."
"Apparently I had never spoken, never made eye contact with anyone, played only by myself, never pointed at anything, cried when I wanted something," the young musician writes on her website (http://www.jodigirl.com/). "At three, I struggled with speaking but I could sing ... and I did constantly … It became apparent that I had perfect pitch (http://www.jodigirl.com/pitch.png). I was fortunate to be admitted to the best school for autism in the entire world. I still struggle every day with all the deficits and difficulties that autism brings. It's a full time job. I love making music and I hope that my music makes you feel as happy as music makes me."






http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QX-xToQI34I

bityme
Oct 21, 2012, 3:58 PM
Absolutely marvelous!

gladius
Oct 21, 2012, 4:53 PM
Yes it is.

curious1also
Oct 21, 2012, 5:01 PM
hopefully this was genuine on Katy Perry's part.....and if so. it shows at least someone who made it big did'nt forget where she started from. not to mention that this little girl with a special gift will NEVER forget this moment

Realist
Oct 21, 2012, 10:18 PM
That's a good one!

I'd like to see more sweet stories like that! I'll bet that is the highlight of Jodi's life, to be on stage with Katy Perry

What loving, patient, parents .....and how far Jodi has come!