Inspiring AWA (aka Autism With Attitude) achieve their dreams - The Greatest Dancer | Auditions

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It’s week 4 of the dance talent show where dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing.
Leading the charge to discover the greatest dancer are three superstar dance captains - platinum-selling singer Cheryl, Broadway and Glee star Matthew Morrison and Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse.
The series is hosted by singer and presenter Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo, member of multi-award-winning dance troupe Diversity.
The audience hold the power - if they are impressed by the audition, they can vote to open the mirror, and if 75 per cent of the audience vote yes then the mirror will open and the dancer will make it through to the next stage of the competition, the callbacks. Get ready to see talent from across the world of dance, from ballet to jazz, street to ballroom, contemporary to disco as the dancers give the performances of their lives in the hope of opening the mirror.
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[@dzone9714]

I’m a member in awa ( autism with attitude) thank you for Your support

[@michellethomas6557]

Yall are awesome! Keep it up.

[@dzone9714]

Michelle Thomas thank u

[@brianeastman3547]

Keep up the good work man and the good spirits.

[@jennakaufman4471]

I’m high functioning autistic and I think you did fabulous! I really like the idea behind the group.

[@ranitagadling4312]

First of all I want to say that i absolutely love AWA I've watched their audition repeatedly and I love them because they're so talented but they also remind me of my cousin who's autistic and awesome just like them💓

[@erinteal2788]

My son will be 5 in a few months. He’s nonverbal “low functioning” on the autism spectrum. This dance and group is so beautiful. But being a mother of a child on this spectrum, I’m crying hoping one day my baby can find what he most loves and is passionate about . This video is so special to my heart ❤️

[@gerrentvseries2975]

Erin Hayes hello my son is 11 now I found out Gerren had such austim when he was 3 I pray everyday that he one day becomes the artist that he wants to be and movie dictator my prayers are your you as will I want to share this with you my cousin told me God would have never gave Gerren to me if he didn’t think I would be strong enough to take care of him! God Bless you Sis

[@plushpuppy32]

In my city there is an All Bodies Dance Troop, full of disabled, cognitive challenged, able bodied, all together, performing modern dance, some with chairs, walkers, and carers.

[@ZinniaLP]

I work with a little boy. 3 and a bit. Medium functioning at best. I adore him but know this there is NOTHING wrong with your little boy. He is and will be amazing. They just see the world differently. I've worked with a 12 year old non verbal low functioning. A beautiful, smart and kind girl with all the love in the world she just needs people to see HER world.

[@burdickd2]

Never give up! Prayers for your son's success. Thank you YHWH for hope, love and patience.

[@braynhilton5300]

Thanks to everyone taking their time to read this testimony on how my son was saved from Autism. He was diagnosed four years ago, and he's just 6, I have tried several treatments and medications, nothing was working out, this got me frustrated and depressed. I kept praying and finally God answered my prayers when someone from youtube introduced me to this doctor from his home country and gave me his contact details. I called and explained my son's condition after which I made an order for his herbal remedy, he asked for my address and the next day I got a tracking number for a parcel sent to me through DHL and after four days I received my order. It was a liquid herbal medicine and a letter containing the instructions on how to use the herbs, I called him again to confirm and the next morning I started giving my son the herbs as instructed and after one week I noticed great improvement on my son and I continued until the herbs got finished and everything lasted for just one month and now my son is totally free from Autism, he can now talk clearly, behave normally and has no more seizures. If you've been searching for a genuine solution for Autism, connect with this honest Doctor on WhatsApp + 2 3 4 8 0 7 7 6 8 3 1 0 9 or ( solutionhealinghome@gmail. com )

[@thejillyj]

still confused as to why there is a receptionist but loooool i've grown to love her

[@vaw796]

jay Well, it is all filmed at Birmingham as the BBC has a tv studio there. On the X Factor they have people at a table to check those contestants in, so on TGD they have this "receptionist" to chat to them and ask a few questions.

[@NightStarpmv]

Yeah, not to mention it is a good way of finding out a bit about what the act is like and a way for the people to have a bit of a chat to calm their nerves, kinda like when Ant and Dec talk to people before their performances.

[@DazzlingGreenEyes]

Same haha

[@duncanlanceoliver194]

simple likely hood is that the BBC needs to pump up their female hiring numbers based on the very lower ratios of females in their company and given that BBC is funded based on it quoter system in number areas then that is why it simple is it needed no is it costing us tax payers more yes for such a pointless job

[@MiniMousie06]

@@duncanlanceoliver194 Sad she isn't going to be on it in the next season. Someone else is. A guy

[@bm5063]

I don't HAVE autism. I am autistic (although I prefer to say I'm an autist). And this particular story demonstrates the power of reinforcement and generalization (two applied behavior analysis techniques) in teaching skills that apply to other areas of life. Autism is a neurotype. If you have met one autistic individual then you have met one autistic individual. We are like any other person in that and many other ways. We are each unique. We are not a stereotype.

[@sailyndanielrodriguezjorge1670]

Brian Middleton Thank you so much for explaining ! Its so important to know and have this knowledge about it , Im not autistic so it's hard to understand how u guys see things and ur explanation clarify lots of my questions. Thank you for that

[@TieflingKumasi]

I always thought being autistic meant having autism. At least there's another part of my own life that makes sense as well.

[@DM-it1qf]

Yes but applied behavioural analysis therapy, or ABA is literally abusive. It’s forcing autistic children to appear “normal” more often than not and forcing them to repress everything about autism which makes them different. It’s basically gay conversion therapy for autism. That’s the only reason why I’m happy I wasn’t diagnosed as a child. These kids obviously just like dancing.

[@emy4606]

Wow. Four years after glee ends, and dude still rocking the everyday suits thing.

[@wickedlove229]

4yr already?

[@trishaflowerprincesstarot]

When the group did the L I was like this is such a Glee thing 💞🥺

[@lukerose4650]

i'm on the spectrum too, and although i wish we lived in a society where abled people weren't always shocked that we can actually do stuff, i'm really excited to see this performance! these students worked so hard, and did an amazing job! it's important for people with disabilities to see people like us being amazing, talented, and capable!!! it's also important for abled people to see it, so they can understand just how much we can do! inclusion MATTERS for EVERYONE! i don't personally think this is inspiration porn--i think this is inclusivity and visibility for the autistic community. people need to see people with disabilities living normal and extraordinary lives. it creates change, and it subverts stereotypes. great job to AWA and to their dance teacher!! i wish them the best of luck going forward!!

[@reemaaliyah1992]

My little brother has autism he lost his ability to talk so I learned sign language and I saw this video and watched it. I showed it to my brother and signed “see you can do something” and he cried and hugged me and I thank Jonathan for helping these kids they deserve to be on that stage

[@honeybunch6473]

You are your brother's "Johnathan" ❤

[@nikinyazink]

As someone who has worked in the special education program, primarily with autistic children, I can’t tell you enough how beautiful and wonderful this video is! I don’t think people realize just how difficult this can be for some. Thank you to all of you beautiful souls that are a part of this group and thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talents. We love you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@jewellrosetowner9498]

I have austism too

[@mysteriousbluehat2035]

I like how they are actually good and not just "here my sad story so I am automaticly go through". All the power to them.

[@HanahS.]

They looked like they had so much fun 😄 I'm so glad they found someone like Jonathan 😍 The one girl in the group's hair is such a pretty colour 😊 I wonder if it's natural 💇🏻‍♀️

[@britishbirdie9113]

It is!

[@amansaa4681]

It looks natural

[@deizharlet303]

I'm a mom with autism son and i started crying when seeing your mom crying. Hope my son would someday meet such a inspring teacher like u guys :)

[@christinabrown8707]

Autism is just another word for super geniuses that love hard. Be proud and God Bless YOU ALL.

[@noelle1020]

I work with a nonverbal autistic kid and I really Salut this teacher! He is amazing. Kids with autism are great amazing talented kids!! And they where so good! Loved it

[@Nova_Shiny]

This is great!,as a child with autism i really am glad that awareness is being raised this is inspiring 😊

[@duncanlanceoliver194]

yeah even if forced and fake support would rather more meaning full support out side of school would be better given that school arnt being made to spend any fund as the governemnt pay school large sum of fund to look after disable student

[@Gridje86]

No it’s not inspiring. It’s increasing our stigmatization. We don’t need sympathy votes. This has nothing to do with awareness. This program is exploiting these boys and lying to them in the process.

[@bfrogers65]

My heart is full after watching these young ones dance. A-MAZING!!!

[@jenniferlipscomb3450]

This is a story about the heart. This group dances with joy and passion and captures the hearts of the audience. It should not be dismissed as a sob story or inspiration porn. It just shows that the world has opened up to a more diverse range of performers and that no matter your ability or disability it is your heart that ultimately wins. I would rather watch a group with heart and great moves than a cold technically perfect act any day of the week. Signed, a mother of a child with severe autism

[@abbey4234]

6:49 the kid talking, awhhh he’s so cute. i love this group 😪💛

[@niamhohalloran1978]

I swear the laptop isn't even on

[@babyyoda4294]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ohyeshness22]

Oh she’s playing solitaire haha

[@obibear123]

Niamh O'Halloran I noticed that. She hasn’t keyed in a thing cos it’s not even on lol

[@Codex7777]

They censor the screen to protect private details... It's fairly common practice...

[@tsin6506]

@@Codex7777 Hahaha

[@edieclark2031]

This just shows everyone has the power to achieve anything.and your stronger than you think.this sends a great message to everyone.

[@GreenForestwitch8470]

So beautiful watch there so amazing smile energy strength them together great prefromce dance all so sweet cute adorable made me cry also so proud

[@stephaniemizelle7014]

My son has Asperger's Autism, he's 29. He lives with me for the time being as living single anywhere is hard. He's a great help. He keeps looking for a woman that will accept him for him. I pray daily for that too. This group is amazing, I don't know their range on the spectrum but for all of them, just to concentrate and move to music like this is awe aspiring. I'll have to show me son this. He works out and is working with someone training him in MMA(martial Arts). He is amazing in this. I hope they continue to dance together.

[@achowsingha2882]

Why all the judges are so good and always cry and make me emotional... I love it.. Amazing

[@babyxxxspice]

As a mother of a child with Autism this just fills my

[@littlepowerpuff]

Oh my godddd I can’t stop crying. That was so lovely

[@honeybunch6473]

I was like...TOTALLY blown away. Those moves 😍 Hats off to that teacher and the only lady in the group! An awesome group of friends having fun. That's what life is about 😍

[@kristinalaw7857]

The absolute pride they have in themselves at that moment is beautiful ❤️

[@corbinbrier0]

My brother had autism. God did he light up a room with his attitude and smile. I'm so happy to see that they are putting their disability to side and proving that they can dance like anyone else. I love it. Absolutely amazing performance.

[@myathefuckingtankengine7295]

Stfu god doesn't need to save someone just because they have autism. Sorry you have been brought up with such ignorance.

[@Marcia.Marcia.Marcia]

@@myathefuckingtankengine7295 What the hell are you talking about? Your reading comprehension sucks lmao

[@mrs.smiths7662]

I'm mom with a son who has high functioning autism and I wish we had a groups that my son could find himself and embrace his autism with others like him! It is so awesome to see. LOVE IT!!!

[@yoongiboongicatman2893]

I have high functioning autism and thank u to the guy that came up with this groupdance.i also do dance its a massive passion for me I do contempory jass and my mum has supported me through my dancing U guys were amazing (this sounds so cheesy :/

[@mcvidvid]

As a father with a high functioning child that loves to dance. I was in tears watching this.

[@dorkmyride]

The pride on Matt's face-- it brought me back to those good ol' Glee days. That's a perfect Glee Club right there.

[@nancypewton4050]

I have a granddaughter with autism I haven’t seen her in many yrs, my prayer is I will see her before I pass, I lover her so much,

[@emryswalton1802]

I am autistic, and I think this is great! I wish I could join a group like this!

[@gerrentvseries2975]

This I awesome my son has austim it is very hard for him to express how he feels I just love this made me cry tears 😭 of joy

[@klickssss8246]

Just goes to show, you never know what one can achieve, what an inspirational act by those young dancers, sooooooo good.

[@emilyecms9477]

What a brilliant teacher. And you can see how it makes him happy helping the kids. Love it

[@boaldM]

he teaches me biology (he's quite a proper G)

[@kellywood2322]

Its amazing how ASD affects each individual differently x I never give up hope that my non verbal lil boy follows his dreams x

[@tonyjenkins7156]

To me, learning what challenges people have overcome to perform gives some depth to the performance. This group did an amazing job and will no doubt inspire others. Their teacher must be pumped. Deserves credit.

[@ejyptbecca]

That was AWESOME. God bless them all. Much respect for the teacher your truly an Angel.

[@crazylove4321]

they did so well !!!! I'm really proud of them don't even know them

[@tsin6506]

KUDOS to the Group and specially to their DANCE TEACHER :) God Bless You, Dance teacher!

[@Ryan-yh7nk]

I love being autistic and I have autism and anxiety and I've got ASD and I am being me and it's part of who I am now ❤❤❤

[@debrajakubiak5195]

Yes it brought me to tears. Fantastic job thank you lord America needs more of this and less of politics it’s sure to warm some hearts

[@denisesaunders3067]

The young lady at the desk is so sweet to them.

[@mercwindow]

I have an autistic husband and child. Cried all the way through this moving and inspiring performance, whatever happens this will inspire thousands of gifted autistic sufferers. Thank you Jonathan and kids for having the courage to showcase your talent. We know the struggles you have lived through to get here x

[@animationlynx5054]

Love it my daughter has autism shes excellent at story writing and maths i think shes amazing but there are challenges love her all the same shes mine and would not change her for anything

[@joshuw4384]

Animation Lynx she's not special

[@norgrant2995]

Animation lynx ism the same I would not change my son for anything else he is an amazing kid just like your daughter

[@yuckfou9581]

@@joshuw4384 why would you write that you absolute weirdo

[@duncanlanceoliver194]

@@yuckfou9581 because its true i have autism and im getting sick and tried of being told and hearing oh your speical your amazing why am i what did i do oh sure i have diffculties in life that other dont have but unless i can make it on my own up aginst normal people then have i really made it stop given us the easy pass unless your will you pay for what we make then you have no backup to your kind words

[@leggyladyus5]

@@duncanlanceoliver194 so...in your quest to "measure up" to "normal people", you shun acknowledging the development of characteristics/skills/hobbies etc. that are connected to your expansion, potential and happiness. Make that dumb shit make sense. Smh.

[@lumlet333]

Absolutely amazing. Sitting here crying my eyes out.

[@joekelly9755]

A lot of them are good looking.

[@Chalize]

I take care of people with autism and this made me cry so much. I am so proud of those kids. I usually don't care for the sob stories, but this one touched my heart.

[@awesomazingalex5165]

Oh Im so proud of this guyz, I honestly cried & emotional. Love thier passions.

[@juliawintersgill1548]

I love how the coach was like "Let's go!" Just total support

[@kierabyrnemusic]

Wow talk about bawling 😭😭. How brilliant were they. They're is so much in the creative arts for everyone not matter what level. It can change lives, like it clearly has for these kids.

[@keshav_p]

My goodness. I CRIED. I find it very hard to cry. This video is a reminder of where my home is. Its dance. I am masking right now from the world, but this is what was one of the most significant denominators of my life and happiness.. a legacy from my mom.

[@mjking9019]

This is seriously one of not only the most inspiring but truly the most amazing dances I have ever seen. They are such talented dancers. Great job AWA

[@miss2loveley]

Giving it up for the only girl in the group!! I see you!! well done.

[@honeybunch6473]

Me too!

[@TheCrazymomto6]

Beautiful!! Of my nephews and sister that have autism…music has always been the center for them.

[@poppycarey5950]

The world needs more people with this sort of attitude 🌏❤️

[@sophiasgaming3301]

This touched me cos I’m severely autistic and I am solitary and I don’t have a good life but to see them all dancing with such passion and incredibility it made me smile

[@KSY55O]

X to Doubt

[@alyssavermette9585]

As someone with high functioning autism this truly made me feel connected to them and that I’m not alone with this

[@aprilzion2600]

As an aunt of autistic kids, it was ok. It wasn't mind blowing. They had fun so good for them.

[@isthatyoursandwich]

The world could do with a few more Jonathon's

[@courtney9213]

As an autism mom I know how very special this moment is for all of those children and thier families ❤❤ absolutely beautiful

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

Hihetetlen, a legdrágább emberek, 80%-ban ismerem őket, imádom őket! Köszönöm a közzétételt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@margaretmorales193]

Beautifully done sitting here crying

[@DonaldBulley]

this hit me pretty hard.my son is 13 with autism.i worry about his future all the time.i love my son very much & do not anything happen to him.

[@dancergrl94ma]

I can’t stop crying 😢. They are so amazing

[@robin-sp2sy]

i can't be the only one who's sobbing their eyes out

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

Great performance! Loved it! Congratulations to the instructor, parents and dancers! I have my own dance business and I travel throughout my city to schools, gyms, churches, private homes and clinics. I teach all ages and all abilities... including dancers with learning disabilities... some in wheelchairs, some using walkers and canes, some are deaf and blind. I have to say those who are limited because of health issues are my best dancers. They are excited to learn, and they give it their best. They are kind and loving as well. I am the dance instructor but they teach me lessons that fill my heart. God bless the dancers in this video and my dancers as well! We are called to LOVE ONE ANOTHER! Amen. Let's go out into the world and use our talents to help others and to bring JOY! *GOD BLESS YOU ALL!* Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

[@101spacemonkey]

Why does a disability equal inspiration? I am not your inspiration porn, I'm just living my life and it shouldn't be inspiring when I overcome societal barriers. It's good to see representation of disability BUT we need to reach a place when it doesn't make you stand out as different or other and have a world that is truly accessible

[@IndieAndy]

Yeah I agree with this! Also autistic myself I feel at every autistic can do amazing things with the right support and stuff. However whatever our differences may be... they don't make us any less human or whatever.

[@klwl]

I do get your point and concern, but until we (the entire humanity) gets to that all are equal point, the only way to get there is to keep showcasing how differently-abled people are like everyone else, and as capable, if not more... Actually, the same applies to all members of minority groups (physical and mental abilities, racial, social, sexual, etc.). They need to be seen and heard by the general (majority) population sufficiently and often enough, until they are no longer seen as being different.

[@FloridaGrandma]

@@klwl AMEN to that! I have been saying this for more years than I care to admit. Same applies to gender, skin color, age etc. It amazes me that even after all of these years, protests, marches, education and esp. history itself ... people are still so inclined to lump everyone into "categories". We (meaning people as a whole) HAVE to STOP with putting a label on everyone and everything. It will be a beautiful world if/when we accomplish this.

[@101spacemonkey]

@Sunny Quackers I am disabled. This is a conversation about inspiration porn. An issue many in the disabled community find problematic.

[@jasbindertung3215]

Exactly

[@rinahannon]

Shows and talent like this are so inspiring especially since there are so many children on the spectrum in 2020. It can show parents and children what is capable If, as they said in the clip, "they put in the hard work." SO INSPIRING!!!!

[@beatricea6337]

Awesome, so happy that they went through. Kudos to them all. Great job guys!!!!

[@DAS1962]

My admiration for the teacher, students, families is boundless

[@riverdonoghue9992]

I'm autistic and I love these guys. Well done to the teacher. The guys really love him.

[@lorainesmith1]

Found this by chance while searching for another clip and have cried at it. My son is 9 with whats classed as moderate to mild autism. He's in a mainstream school but this show ever parent of any child on the spectrum that there still able to reach what ever they want to do. Autism is not an illness its just a different way of looking at the world xx

[@a.sweetpeac.2281]

I immensely enjoyed this performance! Lots of energy, passion, positivity, & great flips & elements of dance! I'm so happy for them!

[@thomasbowan7864]

This is the reason why I love this show... the story line and the people who bring it to life. Thank you

[@lenakayewright3188]

My Duuuuuuudes!!! That was fanfreakingtastic!!

[@sharonplunkett1578]

Fantastic Teacher and Well Done. As a mother of two adult girls on the spectrum, I understand how much work and devotion as gone into this. I hope this starts a world trend, with love from Australia

[@emilzyjhoncalimbo208]

just saw it... have a teary eye while watching...

[@yogigaffney9972]

Bikers for Autism Kentucky love you all !!!! Cheers

[@islajamieson-mackenzie3259]

I’m autistic and honestly seeing this as something that was on national television frustrates me so much for multiple reasons. 1. Why does the word “inspirational” need to be in the title? They did exactly the same as what every other contestant did and got on stage and danced so what makes them any more inspirational than anyone else? 2. Why is the dance teacher given so much kudos by the judges? He put together and trained a dance group - funnily enough the same as all the other coaches who trained the other contestants on the programme. The fact that people “salute” him because he works with autistic kids is pretty patronising as it just makes us out to be difficult to work with and that someone would have to be some sort of saint to actually want to put up with us. 3. The guy in the audience who hadn’t heard of dance used to deal with autism. Really? Why did the producers at the BBC choose to air that clip of all things? When someone is autistic, not everything in their life revolves around “dealing with” their autism. I sing because I love it. They dance because they love it. Not everything I do has a reason that is to do with autism, and it is especially not about “dealing with” it, I just choose to do the things I enjoy which I’m pretty sure other people do too. 4. I’m frustrated that these issues are even something I’m having to think about to be honest. It shouldn’t be. This show is about dancing and I should have been able to watch it and just decide whether or not I liked their dance, but the show revolved their air time so much around their autism that it distracted from the performance, and because there were so many issues with the way they represented attitudes towards autism, this comment was prompted. It’s not fair to the performers that their 7 minutes on the show revolved more around them being autistic than it did on their dancing which was the whole reason they were on the show in the first place! They didn’t enter The Greatest Dancer to get people to feel sorry for them or give them special treatment, they entered because they are dancers and they wanted to dance on the show. It’s not only unfair to them but it’s unfair to other contestants who gave equally good performances but didn’t get as much air time or attention because the BBC didn’t think they had as good of a “sob story” - which autism isn’t by the way because it isn’t a tragedy, autistic people can do whatever they choose to do if they work hard, just like anyone else can. 5. It is repeated throughout the video and in many comments that this is a good thing to have on TV because it proves that autistic people can achieve. That’s great, but why were people assuming that we couldn’t? Why in 2018 do people have to see a dance group made up entirely of autistic dancers to understand that we can do the same things that other people can do? You walk past autistic people on the street every single day without knowing it and they achieve and do normal things like having a job and having talents. Obviously I can’t fault the video for that and it is not the dancer’s faults that people make these assumptions but it definitely is an issue that the judges, the audience and even some of the parents just assumed that they wouldn’t be able to achieve what they have because of their autism, and that they had to prove otherwise in order to beat that assumption. If you’re still reading this, please don’t take the judges’ attitudes towards these contestants as an example of the right way to act around autistic people. We’re not incapable of doing the same things that other people do, we just have specific challenges but everyone has their own challenges in life. People who spend time with us are not automatically saints or people who deserve your respect and admiration - we are just people so spending time with us isn’t that difficult - and please don’t talk about us like we are not there! We can understand you and answer you so we don’t need to be answered for or talked about.

[@BalletBoyNZDancer]

Totally agree with you. Especially point no.3.

[@starlisejun.from.1799]

Isla Jamieson - MacKenzie no one is gonna read all this girl

[@lightscameraautism3213]

I have to agree. It was a pleasure to watch them do so well, but I found the way the story was told was patronizing. The editing style was pretty cheezy with close ups of parents crying and audience members commenting on their performance.It made the piece look very sensationalized.

[@rosalie_m7305]

“You thought you were gonna die?” 😂♥️

[@EsmeeK90]

So proud.. So proud.. You are unstoppable.. Never stop dreaming.. Never stop believe in yourself. You can do ANYTHING

[@itsjustjadaa7867]

This is the sweetest thing I’ve seen all day

[@mariarabanes1064]

Yes does guys are amazing I have a nephew who has autism he loves to play the piano he makes his own piano song love him every 💓 much always says love you ❤️ to us

[@jaycestreams]

i actually cried...especially at the end when the kiddo asked "are you Aleesha Dixon?"...

[@nuria-86]

I was totally rocking with them!!! I love these guys and they so are sweet.

[@drewdawsons1570]

In my life i never saw in person if i do i want to know the person i want to make the person as my friend or even family ,all we need is love.

[@sajanapanthee6858]

its so amazing. It made me cry...

[@brendag.daniels5457]

I SAW THE VIDEO AND YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND BETTER THING'S ARE YET TO COME....GOD BLESS!!!! AND FOR THE COACH THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS HEART AND PATIENCE, YOU ARE AWESOME AS WELL.

[@christinabibbs5152]

The inspiration in each kids own personal rhythm in the way they made each move their own... but also as a group was amazing!!! someone just cut an onion and they weren't judged at all on their disability... yes it was awareness of being autism but the audience definitely did not judge this group based on having autism...which is amazing you can tell they deserved it !!!

[@romeovillarazajr.ysalva4597]

This is inspiring tho'. They are too innocently incredible. Thanks to teacher Jonathan. 👏😢😍

[@nathannecrews1734]

Wow I'm not usually lost for words but this performance by Autism With Attitude has completely done that. Absolutely inspirational 👏

[@margaretmorales193]

Awesome !!!!! My daughter Alyssa is autistic and wants to be a photographer some day. Don't let it stop you from dreaming and dream big

[@anastasiagrimwood7361]

Incredible. Never underestimate someone just by what they have. Anything in life is possible if u work hard at it and yes u can achieve it. Don't let no one make u think less of yourself. Amen what a performance God Bless You All 😇🙏❤💪

[@rhere6180]

I just find this. I am crying and ask my self" why don't you see this?" So good

[@rosebud7217]

This made me cry my brother had autisum and passed away last year

[@Draconous101]

That teacher is so hot.

[@jinglejangleaddictblesivad9462]

Draconous101 wOaHhhhhh

[@jamie5363]

The teacher is good looking, so all the AWA dancers.

[@gcldenxfaery28]

THATS MY TEACHER AT SCHOOL LOLOLOL ILL TELL MR BARON (aka him)

[@sarahogola864]

This is so inspiring! As a mother of a 5yr old non verbal autistic boy am desperate to help him especially with his speech. If there’s anyone out there who helped these kids with speech, or their parents, could you please get in touch with me. God bless y’all.

[@julz63]

So much passion from a group of talented dancers, and can we all just take a moment to appreciate their teacher Jonathan ❤️ what an amazing teacher he to get a performance like this. Awesome 😎

[@rebeccahopton6492]

Not aimed at this video whatsoever, but how much better would it be if you got the "sob story" after the people had performed?? Or even just for viewers at home, not for the actual audience. I get that this is how to sway the voting and makes for good TV, but I feel like people would vote more critically if this were the case.

[@charleyweston4531]

I completely agree with this let the dancing talk for itself first

[@tannarts2183]

(Not to be rude) When you're going on tv and possibly making life changing experience .you would want your story to be heard-sob or not

[@ibz2527]

NyanNyanarts ! Wdym he said do it after the performance

[@mavsworld1733]

The problem is that it's not meant to be a dance competition, it's meant to get ratings, and having the sob story after would make people feel guilty if they vote down people who have a good sob story.

[@duncanlanceoliver194]

but that is not what those watching on tele come to watch its why all telant shows are done this way