Mom Discovers Son, 11, With Autism Has Hidden Talent
Katie Morris’s son Michael has high functioning autism and global developmental delay. He’s also got a very special talent.
Katie Morris, a mother of five from Clacton-on-Sea, England, recounted the moment she discovered her 12-year-old autistic son, Michael's hidden talent for art. Michael, who has high-functioning autism and global developmental delay (GDD), has been involved in arts and crafts, but only recently did his mother realize his exceptional abilities.
Michael's painting of a whale, created at school, left his mother amazed and she shared a video on her TikTok account, @sunshine.falls. The painting's beauty stunned viewers on social media, with many offering advice on nurturing Michael's talent. A year after the discovery, Michael has continued to explore his creativity, making sculptures and even a few refrigerator magnets.
Morris hopes Michael's work will serve as a reminder that children with autism have the potential to achieve just like any other children.
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