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PICS family in the news: Boy with autism has verbal breakthrough thanks to 'Old Town Road'

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Friday, June 07, 2019

Daniel, a PICS Participant, was recently featured on Fox 9 news because of a breakthrough thanks to the latest hit, “Old Town Road,” by Lil’ Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. Daniel has autism and has been mostly non-verbal until his mother, Sheletta Brundidge, heard him singing the tune. “I started crying. The tears were flowing down my face,” Sheletta said. Check out the video to learn about this inspiring family and the power of music.

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