@@sleekjupiter7965 because deaf and hard of hearing people would not be as able to tell that people are clapping, the applause hands (shaking) are a more visible way of congratulating them.
can we please mention how great that the principal gave Jack a fist bump instead of a hand shake and that he also gave him a huge bag of sour patch kids it really shows how well he has gotten to know Jack over the years.
@@mayadimmick4711 he obviously has sensory issues but if he can touch a hand to fist bump then why can't he shake a hand? They're both sensory and physical contact.
@N H I don't know if you know anyone with autism but if they do have sensory problems they are all different. He may not like the way it feels to have his hand enclosed with someone else's hand. But I don't know him so that is my best guess.
Puddi Pururin I did too until I realized he was holding his finger in his ear in the thumbnail and I was like: “Oh he’s probably sensitive to loud noise.”
You could see how he was braced for the noise and didn’t like to take his hands away from his ears, even in the silent room. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to go through life in such a noisy world.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when his classmates stood, like a silent standing ovation, I cried. That’s how you show respect for someone without needing to make noise. 🧡
He covered his ears like he was expecting them to clap. But they respected his needs and stayed silent, but they still honored him by standing for him. What a beautiful moment.
When you're expecting to be overwhelmed by loud noises, you kinda start doing it out of sheer habit. Especially when you're out in front of everyone, and you're afraid you'll get overwhelmed and go into a panic.
I wish everyone was like that. People with special needs get bullied a lot and that should not happen. Its not our fault we are who we are and I just wish we didn't get bullied for being different 😔
TRULY a miracle I'm planning to wear headphones in class because there is too much noise. My classmates think so too, but they still won't shut up, so that's all I can do for now Why am I telling you this?
it reminds me of my little town. i have autism, and every parade, they'd stop blowing their sirens when they passed me. when im walking to the store and someone starts their car, i hear that engine, i cover my ears. but, the guy turns off his car to wait for me to pass. my graduation ceremony, the principle asked me if i wanted to not come to the ceremony and instead recieve my diploma in the mail. but, i said no. people who brought the town fair bought me noise canceling headphones, and kept them in one of the booths for me. i honestly couldnt ask for any better town.. when im in college, i wont be moving away, i just love it here
Okay that's AMAZING. What is the name of the town and what state/country is it in? (Not trying to be weird, I'm just asking in case I end up going there or even moving there)
@cornstarchrr ❤❤ you have a beautiful heart and soul. I'm now 66 yrs old, but if I could have known you growing up, my life would have been so happy! Stay just the way you are. ❤
@@AmeliaEarhart53756 Its a very remote town, so if i told you, i would be doxing my direct location, sorry! but i will say it is in a remote part of Kentucky
Kind of off topic, but I’m so bad, I need to stop eating sour patch kids ;-; I’m healthy looking, skinny and all, and my blood tests say I’m healthy... not diabetic, but it makes no sense. I literally have pounds of sour patch kids that I eat in my pantry. 6 pounds to be exact (well, each bag says it’s 1.9 pounds and I have 4-5, so 8 is more accurate). I refill it every week. It’s an addiction. How am I not diabetic? It doesn’t make sense? But I’m trying to quit cold turkey. I’ve honestly just been lucky, I guess. If my doctors were aware, they would probably be confused as well. But yeah, incredibly relatable lmao
KneeHighNinja05 Well, I’m basically consuming around 1/4 - 1/2 a pound of sour patch kids daily (since it’s 1.9 pounds a bag, and it takes me roughly 4 days to finish a bag, give or take). It’s also incredibly bad because instead of eating human food, like, idk, spaghetti, I’m eating tons of sugar. It’s bad not to eat food, I’m assuming, considering food contains a lot of healthy stuff. Even the worst of foods have some sort of vitamin within it. :P but who knows, idk much about health or anything
@@user-sf9gs2pg1b You might have something similar to hypoglycemia. If your body can (seemingly) healthily tolerate that much sugar, it's because your body uses and needs it. You could be deficient in it
I hope one day people will understand the decency this school has. People need to understand others... we live in an age where people are loud and in a rush. Education is key in my opinion... not just school but understanding and learning about others. Ignorance of a subject is harmful.
As the mother of a special needs daughter who has other disabilities this has me in tears. His classmates are incredible young men and women who were clearly taught kindness and inclusion. I can only hope that when my 8 year old gets older that others can show her this kind of support and kindness.
I'm autistic and I love certain loud noises (e.g. heavy metal music) and hate certain others (e.g. vacumn cleaners when I was younger, barking dogs, noise-causing work tools).
@@itzhenrythegamerguy4564 I suffer Chronic Migraines. Had to ask roomie to eat his cereal with a plastic spoon this morning! He doesn't seem to hear all the scraping he does to my dishes.
Yeah and its so rare to see this nowadays, but nothing is more wonderful than seeing people act with class and dignity. My hat's off to the graduating class of Carmel high school, whose student body was clearly raised by fine upstanding parents and teachers.
edit: God is not real and autistic people are not normal, both statements which are facts. You can't prove God is real and autistic people, by definition, are not normal.
Hundreds of people silent for minutes all to respect one person. And thirty people in my class can’t bare one minute silence for everyone who died in wars. Also I have mad respect for that school
@X Æ A-12 Used to work at this school actually, never with this fellow but maybe some of his classmates, SPED was what my company did. Not all, but many ASD folks are highly sensitive to sound, or potentially any stimuli really. They're being quiet because presumably loud sounds are a trigger for maladaptive behaviors in this student, and they didn't want to mess up his big day!
@X Æ A-12 So many variations, I've known kids that blend in with regular ed classes and worked with some who "randomly" attack people, everybody is different and glorious in their own way. Cheers love!
I felt the same way. I have a brother with autism if only the school he went to with “normal student” treated him as well as these students treated this young guy. Wonderful to see brings joy to my heart.
This batch of Carmel Highschool is extremely mature and sensitive to the needs of others. They respected the needs of their fellow autistic student. My niece could not attend her high school graduation because it would have been too much for her to handle. Carmel High School administration and staff should be commended for being compassionate and understanding.
@@sharonzernia6100 That might be your opinion, but Who are you to say there is something off about another person. I, like Temple Grandin, are similar to this student. There is nothing off about me, yet my own family is narrow-minded like you and laughs at me whenever I stick my fingers in my ears, just as this boy did.
@@AlphaGeekgirl maybe I didn’t word this right... if a person is on the spectrum at the far end as this gentleman was, people tend to be more compassionate-like. It is the person like Temple who is extremely bright, but seems a little off, that that person is picked on. If you followed Temple at all, you would know this about her. In the above statement I was making, I was referring to a person who might be a Temple, not this young gentleman. I’m sorry that your parents make fun of you. The home should be a soft place for someone to be. I am hearing impaired and my parents would have never made fun of me and my speech impediment. I don’t know how old you are, hopefully you worked through this.
As the sister of two autistic young men this makes me so emotional. This school was beyond compassionate and you’ve got some amazingly sweet students. God bless
Anyone else click this like "What the fk? How rude!" and then realized "ohhhhh, its because he needs it to be quiet," then almost cried when they stood and did the ASL sign?
The principal of this school is an outstanding leader and educator. What a magnificent act of kindness and support to the graduate and his family. The unity of his graduating class is priceless. These individuals make me have hope in a brighter future. Congrats to everyone.
at my school we have something called a “silent wave” for assemblies where instead of clapping, you wave both of your hands. i think i saw a teacher doing it in this video.
The principal fist bumping him is one of the most wholesome things I've ever seen Small cheesy edit: also I just wanted to say, I myself am autistic and I love the fact that the principal was willing to make the kids stay silent to make the student's experience better, there's not a lot of times people will be willing to respect others with mental issues or just others in general, so understand that if you know someone who loves you and will go out if their way to do stuff for you to make you comfortable, cherish those people and let them know how lovely they are, sadly there's a lot of people who would go out of their way to annoy others like that, but it won't work out in the long run, disability or not, everyone deserves to feel special and not hated for being themselves
@@OhManAFatRabbit it's just wholesome that he took the time to be respectful to him and make sure people wouldn't be dicks-? It'd be wholesome in any scenario disability or not
@@nointellectkid5640 Listen there's no need for negativity. I got bullied as a kid as well. I get it. Seriously don't treat others like others treat you
it's not disrespectful to call him autistic tho? autism isn't something bad and many autistic ppl regard it as a huge part of who they are if I'm not wrong edit: nevermind i understand now, its simply more tactful and addressing his noise sensitivity doesn't mean disrespecting his autism. thank you for informing me!
I personally don't like to consider autism as special needs, I prefer alternate needs. I have Asperger's and honestly, whilst my sensitivity isn't as pronounced as others, I feel at times like too much notice is like a sonic boom to the face. It's gratifying to see that people are still capable of such kindness.
Well I hope your son will find friends in high school just asked Jack founded friends and his dealing with autistic children is hard to parent that's the reason why God puts that special child with that family because God knows how that family will love that child
This was more riveting, more intense, more emotional and more inspiring than any film or television drama could ever be...the lump in my throat is telling me that. What a terrific class; I wish that each and every one of the students -- especially Jack --are experiencing their hoped-for success.
Megan B sorry to hear about your situation and I’m glad you’ve managed, but disrespecting a show of compassion by labeling it as “childish dependency” is only encouraging people to be ignorant of one another. You don’t have to do everything on your own to be “mature”. In the same way, asking someone to be open-minded for you for a brief moment isn’t immature.
@@helloitsbella8161 yea. i totally understand where he is coming from. my family worked with alot of disabled people, and i got to know alot of them. he must've been terrified by just the possibility of loud noises, shown by how he covers his ears almost through the whole thing. hope the guy is doing well to this day.
I know this has been a few years ago, but I cried through half of this video. The students standing for this young man gave me a little bit of hope for our future in this country. They were not told to stand, they just did it. ❤❤❤❤❤ I have a 5 year old with severe autism, and people can be so cruel and judgmental so this was amazing to watch.
Found this completely by accident. The compassion almost made me cry. They clapped for him so that he couldn't hear it. That in itself showed their love for him. ❤
I am in tears from seeing that. Bravo to those kids and the adults who all stood for him and stayed silent respecting his needs. I am so proud of each of those kids and they are going to be wonderful adults. The amount of respect each and every one of them had for him, this is what this world needs, more people like these kids who not only stayed silent for his needs, but then set an example by standing for respect for him. So beautiful.
As a person with Autism, I am very proud of how these people respected his needs by not clapping. Even though I have high functioning Autism (usually has less needs and/or Triggers, It makes us more ""normal"" ) I am only 16 years old, I still support everyone who has Autism and I try my hardest to help them get though what may be troubling them and show that they have the Capacity to complete their Dreams and enjoy life to the fullest.
I have high-functioning autism and I wish people would ever be that understanding and respectful of me! A lot of people don’t know I’m autistic but even those that do often just look down on me and treat me different. I’m about to turn 15 so we’re a similar age! It’s nice having friends with autism or similar conditions I think because it just normalises it and no one seems weird
I have never cried watching any movie but me having a 15 yr old autistic son who will be graduating in 2 years this is exactly what I would want for him as he is very sensitive to loud noises, this video hit me inside as I chuckled with tears inside thinking this day would be him. Congratulations to this young man and much respect to the school and peers for respecting his condition.
DJ Deckard Cain Some people are just complete pieces of shit tho,as we can see in the comment section,people calling autistic people retards are just toxic assholes.
@@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939 I myself have a developmental disability and know exactly what it is like to be called a retard. I have been called that vile name both in person and online. It is not only hurtful but just down right awful. My motto is "Take away the dis in disability and see the abilities that each and every one of us have."
The 2019 student body as a whole are being respectful for someone’s disability , I can see where they are coming from , maybe he doesn’t like loud noises , maybe it scares him , maybe it triggers something in him who know but it shows respect for him. My hats off to all of the parents & the school that helped raise these young men & women .
My autistic son couldn’t attend his graduation because it would have been too much for him to handle. This school and staff should be commended for their compassion and understanding. What a wonderful act of kindness for this lovely young man. We need more people like this in the world.❤️
As a person with autism and graduated elementary, and middle, and my last year in high school. I have never seen so much respect for a autistic person. This was amazing to watch especially that everyone appreciates who he was and what he’d pleased. So wholesome. 😊
I also have autism and this made me happy because everyone was so respectful and I’m treated with respect at my school and I’m so greatful for all the friends I have
@Adam Efimoff Oh, no I meant that will he have a high salary. Or will he be allowed to be a doctor or lawyer. As I said that I don't know anyone with autism. So I don't quite get how their schooling works.
Why can’t more people be like this? Have this incredible level of respect! It’s really not hard to be respectful and doesn’t take that much effort. Bless his heart and very belated congratulations. 🎈 🎉
My graduating class, myself included, was so cruel and despicable that nothing like this could’ve happened without someone hurling ridicule or making a scene. Maybe young people are getting better, perhaps we’re setting a better example for them than we did in the past, either way this is inspiring and sweet
I graduated in 01 and went to a school where I was picked on, fought with constantly, and ridiculed because I was a girl on the wrestling team. But we had one kid, Josh, who had CP and was in a wheelchair. Josh was off limits. You did NOT pick on Josh. I remember some new kid picking on Josh one day, and suddenly enemies that had picked on me were allies as we beat the shit out of that kid for shoving Josh. You just don't pick on disabled kids.
@@yellow-ish4200 It was nothing but pure, unadulterated, carnage. The wrestling team crosses over to the football team, understandably, so once the football team started pounding this freshman's ass, we were not only obligated to throw down, but happy to. No one fucks with Josh--that was the one rule we always shared and adhered to. The cherry on the sundae is the fact I was also on the X-country and track teams... So because I was involved, they were all very involved, too!
as an autistic person this makes me so happy. we never get treated with respect like this, it’s so heartwarming to see Jack get his diploma whilst everyone silently cheers him on. God bless Jack and everyone who came to this graduation of 2019 :’)
My high school didn't have kids with low functioning autism participate at all. I loved each and every kid there as I was a student on a special needs bus with them.
@@bomoore9872 Chill, you didn't live their life, maybe when they said they "never" get treated with respect was a bit dramatic, but maybe them specifically didn't get treated with respect.
@shiftshaper1 @erica Grammar in sign language isn't based on the grammar of the spoken language. I.e., the grammar of American Sign Language has nothing to do with English grammar. The same is true around the world with various local sign languages. British Sign Language is different than American Sign Language, even though both nations use English as the spoken language. We don't have a single universal sign language for the same reason we don't have a single universal spoken language -- both sign languages and spoken languages are natural languages that arise out of and evolve from their local cultures. Sign languages aren't languages that were made up and given to deaf people, nor are they word-for-word translations of the local spoken language (see above comment re: grammar).
My 2 year old brother has autism and often gets overwhelmed when he hears loud noises. I pray that one day he will be able to have classmates like these ❤️
I feel the ASL sign for “hurray”, (flicking the wrists side to side motion) would of been awesome. I love how some teachers in the background was doing it
Irrelevance this was my graduating class and the reason we didn’t do the silent clap was simply because the whole moment was so spontaneous and none of us knew exactly what to do. A few of us thought that Jack deserved something more given the circumstances and we decided to give him a standing ovation. Luckily our entire class joined in with us and created what I hope is a moment he’ll remember for the rest of his life.
I can't say that I agree. During the Covid-19 crisis, the zoomers have been the ones who have shown the least compassion towards those who are in danger of dying of the virus. It might be different from country to country, but here in Denmark many zoomers openly express their frustration with the chronically ill, because why do they (the zoomers) need to cancel their summer acitivities to save people who are going to die later anyway? Sure, they are kind to each other, but they couldn't care less what happens to others.
@@NerdX151 ya I know what you mean. I'm 11 and I've been going it with my family more, but numbers of deaths daily have gone done tremendously since March when my state basically went on lockdown. I see from both sides, we need to not only think of ourselves but also others during this pandemic.
This brought me to tears. I love how respectful everybody was. Congratulations to Jack and to all the 2019 graduates. Special group of young men and women 💗