1969912 0 #1 December 30, 2006 Happy story: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1667265 "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #2 December 30, 2006 thanks for posting this great story! Brought tears to my eyes.... Almost... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #3 December 30, 2006 happened here in Rochester N.Y. .... where usually....... not much happens..... But this young man has become an overnight sensation and a true local and national celebrity... (the triple A baseball team here had a "Jason McElwain Bobble Head Figure" night this past season and filled the place..) Jason has been interviewed a number of times, has met many dignitaries, and i believe he won an ESPN "espy" award... I recall seeing footage of him .... shaking M. Jordans hand that night......He is a WINNER... those shots are Real,, and he was banging those baskets Home....to the thrills and cheers of all the Fans.. note How enthused the Visiting team was, and how special that shared enthusiam HAD to be for this Young man... his parents, his siblings and for his community. ( "Greece NY " is technically a town, to the west of Rochester proper....and a BIG town in both square miles and population. they have 4 High Schools... Arcadia, Olympia, Odyssey and Athena... and there exist friendly rivalries, when the teams play each other.. so This was great, for hometown pride...) Certainly watch the video...more than once. ( it was shot by a fellow student, as i remember reading in the paper, and taken with a basic camcorder.... Lucky for the World.... that someone was there to document it...) We all must learn to find the Talent and the spirit In all children and students..... View Autism now,,, in a whole new way.. Nice post 1969912.....thanksRock On....Rochester.. and Best wishes in Life, Jason.... jmy from roch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 1969912 0 #4 December 30, 2006 I'll toss in $50 towards a free tandem for Jason. Anyone else? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #5 December 30, 2006 That is the coolest story I've seen in a long time - thanks for the post!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #6 December 31, 2006 What amazes me about this story is that not only is Jason great at basketball, it's the way he is clearly loved, and was so before he got to play, or he wouldn't haven't been given that chance. It says a lot for his coach, the team and the town as a whole. Great story about Jason and the spirit within his home town. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #7 December 31, 2006 Autistic kids rock.... That's a very cool story. Thanks! linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #8 January 2, 2007 I love that one! I don't remember who sent it to me originally. The tandem is a sweet sentiment, but an Autistic may not be able to tolerate it. -Not that I'd ever want to put a limitation on Autistics, but that might be quite a stretch with such extreme sensory inputs. I considered trying my babies in a wind tunnel, but they can't stand it when the TV is too loud. I think the howl of wind would drive them nuts. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
1969912 0 #4 December 30, 2006 I'll toss in $50 towards a free tandem for Jason. Anyone else? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #5 December 30, 2006 That is the coolest story I've seen in a long time - thanks for the post!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #6 December 31, 2006 What amazes me about this story is that not only is Jason great at basketball, it's the way he is clearly loved, and was so before he got to play, or he wouldn't haven't been given that chance. It says a lot for his coach, the team and the town as a whole. Great story about Jason and the spirit within his home town. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #7 December 31, 2006 Autistic kids rock.... That's a very cool story. Thanks! linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 January 2, 2007 I love that one! I don't remember who sent it to me originally. The tandem is a sweet sentiment, but an Autistic may not be able to tolerate it. -Not that I'd ever want to put a limitation on Autistics, but that might be quite a stretch with such extreme sensory inputs. I considered trying my babies in a wind tunnel, but they can't stand it when the TV is too loud. I think the howl of wind would drive them nuts. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
