This Beautiful Song About Autism Centers Around The Thoughts Of A Child On The Spectrum. It’s Incredibly Touching.

“My Heroes (Thoughts Of An Autistic Child)” is performed by Valene Greer, inspired by John Stevenson (a boy on the spectrum), and written by John’s parents, Jennifer and Peter Stevenson. The song pulls directly from John’s thoughts and experiences. It describes his journey with autism and how he began to push his boundaries at the age of four. In the song, he thanks his heroes (friends, siblings, teachers, everyday people) who have helped him along the way. In the middle of the song, John himself recites a monologue. The Autism Answer A sampling of the lyrics: I was living in darkness till I met all of you I was frightened and lost, didn’t know what to do My mind was in turmoil, confused and alone But gentle you showed me I’m not on my own Fast forward nine summers — my sun’s shining bright You banished the darkness, brought me into the light You drove out the demons, the fear that was rife And slowly you gave me a new way of life Chorus ‘Cause you are my heroes you
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