Little drummer boy....

[Drummerchick]

I went to a world drumming concert last night, preformed by 5th and 6th graders. I was surprised by how good they all were. But the highlight of the evening was my autistic brother on the hand drums. He didn't mess up once.. He knew when to break and when to jump back in... It was awesome.

[PokerDrummer]

Thats great Drummerchick. Its great how you support your brother.

[Roaddebris]

Very cool.

I heard an interview with a woman who is autistic. She is an animal trainer and had written a book about her condition. It was on Public Radio. Super interesting.

[vinnysimmo]

I dont want to sound stupid... But what is autism??

[jarhead]

thats great...its good for people to get started early in music...

[drummer]

Great DrummerChick. Brothers with Autism Rock!!

[hellsbells58]

I dont want to sound stupid... But what is autism??

Autism is a condition that affects the brain in early childhood. It can affect social interaction, communication and imagination.

And Drummerchick, Kudos to your brother. He's done a great job!

HB58

[b3stdrumm3revur]

congrats to your brother =)

[vinnysimmo]

Yea, congrats!

[Drummerchick]

thanks everybody! happy holidays!

[bongobro]

Give your little 'bro a hug for me (from one "bongo brother" to another)! Too many people write off autistic children as being incapable to do anything...but thank God there are people who care enough to work with them. (I'm sure you are one of them!)

That had to be an awesome Christmas present for you and your family!

BTW, little 'bro, keep playin' those hand drums and...

[Chiko]

thats awsome drummerchick...
yea bongobro your right...too many people do right off autistic people...there was one in my choir class last year before she graduated highschool and she was cool she could barely speak but had a awsome singing voice she could keep tone and pitch and direct the choir to boot...