A young autistic man's symphonic odyssey

[@patocorona]

How many beautiful minds like Jacob feel lost forever, lacking a system or resources enabling them to express and be seen. Jacob is so lucky to have his family and resources from his community.

[@PaulRockWildhoneyfoundation]

Jacob has been the inspiration for many and wants to help his fellow travellers.

[@patocorona]

@ We have the fortune to have a traveller of our own.

[@nadia-i1l5h]

The love of a father is evident in his son. Such a deep bond

[@EdDiaz]

What a beautiful story. We need more stories of positivity. This is why I love Sunday Mornings & have been watching for decades

[@artworkhank]

Same here! Sitting here with a cup of tea catching up on their segments!

[@SuperBroncosguy]

I still miss Charles.

[@PossiblyYourDog]

Thank you, Rob for helping Jacob find his voice in music! I went to Elementary School with your daughter, Ellie, and I still remember you coming to the school every year during the holidays to play with us during our holiday performances. Glad to see you're still out there helping people through music and art!

[@wk3004]

I don’t think people fully appreciate just how hard it is to stamp 55 minutes of very particular music and specific orchestration in your head. Absolutely incredible.

[@MelindaEverett-r9q]

What an amazing young man with a wonderful supportive, loving family. 💙

[@dianamoore2241]

Wonderful!!!! I've had people tell me they didn't have any talents or skills & I told them they just hadn't discovered them yet.

[@chrisfinch8637]

People like him deserve so much more love and respect, than what they are given, already. My heart always feels so moved by how stories like this, come to life in ways that touches a lot of people, including me. Peace be with you, Jacob, buddy. 💙

[@dreamcatcher5502]

His parents are doing a great job and are giving him so much love !!! ❤

[@Savagefred]

I mean...your sentiment is great. But I feel like people with conditions like this generally have more love and care in their life than your average person

[@FitzMastaflex]

This brought tears of joy. Sooo glad Jacob has the support he needs to express himself in such a beautiful way.

[@deanwilliamson1929]

I'm autistic myself and I approve of this story.

[@clarekeizer8898]

This is such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Well done, Jacob, parents and Rob.

[@stephanierobertson8846]

Beautiful Jacob, you have found your voice and it is music to everyone’s ears ❤

[@dgodrummer8110]

Jacob, thank you for taking the effort to express what cannot be expressed. you are not alone, but yet you are in the depths solitude, as we all are. Keep on truckin' kid.

[@suezannemarie292]

My heart was bursting watching this and I had lump in my throat. So beautiful Jacob!!! ❤

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

What a story! There is always hope.

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

Positively wonderful. This story melts my heart. It's no wonder we watch incredibly positive stories on "Sunday Morning" more than any other morning news program ever. Thanks.

[@mililaniman]

I love learning about the adroit acumen and abilities of autistic people. This is a lovely story. Thank God for people like Jacob!

[@edithlazenby5839]

What incredible parents...he is soo lucky to have a creative and open relationship! A very inspirational story...thank you!🎶♥️

[@tripthelightfantastic6519]

I'm a forever fan of CBS Sunday morning because of their human interest stories. I never fail to shed a tear while watching every Sunday.

[@marym.garcia4147]

Very uplifting story. What a difference selfless parents can make. I Wish Jacob many years of inspiration and creativity.

[@genramsey]

Totally opened my eyes, ears and heart. Hope that it did for all who viewed this amazing and beautiful story. ❤

[@temi-twistedzones]

There's no place to marginalize his creativity. He's Amazing. Tyvm for sharing his story and music 🎶 😊❤

[@DanaBullock-cf2xf]

Beautiful story. My son is on the spectrum. Not this talented but this brought me such joy. My son has humor, yes! Humor. I enjoy it when it sneaks out.

[@bassgitter6785]

These people were willing to give their time to let Jacob express his emotions and have a conversation that he was never able to have. That's beautiful

[@margerybritton793]

What a wonderful, hopeful story! 🎼

[@romstar]

😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I have no words wonderful story ❤

[@pjt3887]

Sign language has been a good send for some of my friends with non verbal Asperger's. That's helped with the typing and moving on to other forms of communication.

[@vjw5612]

I found myself holding my breath throughout Jacob's journey to find his voice. Well done Jacob, well done.

[@annmariegillaspie5016]

As a parent myself of a 21 year old son with autism i feel for all of them , keep doing what you love Jacob. God bless you.

[@laurareyes9470]

Rob, you are an amazing human being! Thank you for reaching out to Jacob and creating this masterpiece!

[@charlenecardwell8288]

What a precious, gifted, amazing soul! It must be extremely frustrating for him to have all of this talent and creativity locked up inside of him and not be able to get it out in an expedient manner. His patience is mind boggling.

[@clairelutu8473]

What an amazing story - good news at the highest level 👏 👍 👌

[@Nevernowaynope]

This is so moving, important and beautiful. I'm overwhelmed.

[@steveconn]

There's a Brian Wilson quality to Jacob's inner turmoil becoming great orchestral art (I'm trying to teach my cat to play Beethoven Sonatas. It's much more difficult).

[@PaulRockWildhoneyfoundation]

Jacob loves Brian. Brian has heard Sunrise

[@Prpl_Hayes]

Reminds me of how Paul McCartney (who can’t read music) would try to describe the music in his head to George Martin, for George to score for orchestras.

[@AndtherewasJoy13]

Jacob Rock is awesome 😎

[@DianeLee-je7jm]

Such an odyssey; full of persistence, love, frustrations, Joy, and bountiful support. This was amazing to watch 🌟

[@michaelfaulkner6607]

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing!

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

Wow!!! So much perseverance. So much dedication. So much work But the accomplishments achieved. Amazing. Thank you for sharing such a story. This lifts every one ❤️🌹

[@kevinlsfv]

Rob Laufer’s HowI Love You is one of my favorite songs ever written!

[@shanasmith4176]

oh my goodness how wonderful and amazing and beautiful

[@tracytrebilcox]

Here in California, we have the Voice Options program through DOR. Those who are non-verbal or have difficulty being understood because of CP or another reason, are given an iPad and their choice of one of four apps that will "talk" for them. It's just fascinating watching people bloom when given the tools they need.

[@AllenHolland-rj3is]

God bless this young beautiful talented man. What a joy he must be to his parents. Wishing him a joyful long and healthy life 🙏. God bless his parents and him ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Beth-zg6gb]

How wonderful and wondrous! 💕

[@KongSiXin]

So wonderful!!!!

[@adelaferreira4575]

We know so little about the human brain,and yet there’s always surprising gifts like Jacob’s symphony ! What else is he hiding there ?

[@amyrebeccaperez5240]

What a beautiful story and a beautiful mind💗💗💗... Congratulations Jacob🎉🎉🎉

[@paraldaspassion]

thank you Jacob the clear sounds are amazing and don’t hurt even during a cacophony

[@kobayashimaru65]

An amazing story of a truly remarkable young man!

[@hilliaryk]

so poignant, thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@Fan-Nimater101]

im autistic too but high functioning and my passion is art

[@windowshoppingwithjulie6664]

I also have autism my passion is sewing

[@lesleyM84]

omigosh i was a body of solid goosebumps, watching his composition being realized!!!!!what an absolutely sacred and extraordinary communion of souls adventuring into these challenges of communication and creation of a totally epic symphony expression!!!! And the Love found at the end of this video, literally took my breath away.. what a sacred, sacred young man and his family and friends🙌🙌🙌

[@eleudis28]

lovely story and great symphony. congratulations.

[@MountainsideMusic]

What a gift to the world. Jacob is in such a unique musical and creative space, somewhere between Bernie Taupin’s poetic viewpoint on life and Elton John’s musical interpretation of it (at least to me). I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon this.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Bravo Jacob, you did it! Now you can compose more music and see it come to fruition for everyone to enjoy. 💜📯🎶🎹🎵🎻🎼🎺🎶🪘

[@kristimoore1985]

Lovely…just beautiful

[@Mary-lp6cn]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@TylerMcNamer]

Beautiful work! Keep telling your story, Jacob!

[@scottpitner4298]

Whoa thanks for sharing this incredible story. Go Jacob!

[@danaernst922]

Not only did he get out this brilliant piece, but told his story with it and found love, it kinda reminds me of Benny n Joon

[@faithfullymade2435]

Tale as old as time, People misunderstand you and then label you as the problem...🙄 May your voice be found Jacob!!!❤

[@lisalantz3084]

Awesome and incredible.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Compassion and love,works wonders !

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Wonderful expansive creativity...awesome beyond words

[@itspedroinit]

jacob is a genius without a doubt, straight up a king

[@teresacatlett4974]

Sunday morning you never go out of style

[@adeeponionbrah]

I was emotional, moved ..when I heard the orchestra.

[@gradyra19]

Such a great story!

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

How amazing is this ❤

[@Mellie_H]

This fills me with hope. 💛

[@adelelarkins5921]

Amazing !!❤

[@catecalvertarriola3986]

Magnificent ❤ 🙏

[@kayb2446]

We have so much more to do…so much farther to go…to being able to cherish people for themselves rather than for the value they bring to us

[@silvia211171]

I wish news channels would only tell us these kind of news… we would have such a diferent world ❤

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Wonderful reporting!

[@KlyBell]

I’m not crying. You’re crying.

[@iwonder448]

wow. Just….WOW!

[@summerlavey6091]

Happy LoVe!?! Omg that’s a beautiful beginning for him after this

[@juliethompson8685]

Amazing!!!!!!

[@pattdunn9845]

Amazing!

[@jacquelinemeow5774]

Brilliant ❤

[@zanecombs5170]

Great young man❤

[@justme6767]

Bless Jacob

[@skipjack6974]

We hear you Jacob!!❤

[@annamarielewis7078]

I’m super curious about all of his wall hangings. So much beautiful color.

[@Hope-w5l]

Autism can't stop a human brain activity & creativity. An autistic person does have brain to observe and learn. He may have lost the speak function, but, he does have other functions to work with. Many people with autism do good with math, music, art, computer, ect... And Jacob is 1 of them.

[@Elsewhen404]

Good on you, Jacob Rock, from this 52 year old Autistic/Asperger/PDD-NOS man who is to turn 53 in two days. Wish my musical endeavors had been as successful! Please, folks, I have a right to express myself here!

[@Moon17ob]

Happy birthday!

[@dianestrauss9699]

I hope after watching this story that we all do a KZbin search for Unforgettable Sunrise 9/30/2023 Performance Alex Theatre Glendale, CA, which has been posted in its entirety by Wild Honey Foundation. It is musical perfection.

[@statusaeswave2979]

Marvelous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Symphing12]

I'm a composer. This is the way things ought to be. Hearing the voices on the margins.

[@DCLauraG]

GO JACOB!!! Well done!

[@SummerWilliamsWallace]

Brilliant

[@Tewall839]

Amazing:):)

[@calvee1100]

This is great! However, it does seem like it's more of a musicians interpretation of what he thinks Jacob is hearing. It's not Jacob actually writing the music.

[@GrandmaTurtle]

We still have a long way to go, understanding the human brain/mind

[@clintonkotcha7452]

Awesome I have a daughter on the spectrum, she is creative and she is verbal

[@ericwarncke]

He's my Facebook friend! Love this story

[@jedhawkins1769]

Jacob should be a music composer. Great composers themselves in the past were on the same spectrum as him, although not as severe as Jacob's case.

[@norymusic]

parenting goals

[@qwerty_studios]

7:20 i have those beatles figures lol, they are still sealed!