Graduation Crowd Silent for Student with Autism

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.

Just going to say, the people shaking their hands in the air is the sign language for clapping.

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.

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. 🧡

Oh I thought they were being mean by not clapping when I was reading the title

no one searched it, but we all loved it.

I loved that mom who clapped in ASL as he walked up. It shows respect to him and made me smile seeing people knowing ASL.

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 love how tht one teacher is cheering in asl

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.

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

As an autistic adult, this has me sobbing like a baby. So much respect.

I love how he goes straight for the sour patch kids and leaves his diploma. Mate, I think we are very alike 😂

My peers wouldn’t stay silent if you took away their vocal chords

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.

This generation of kids is so freaking amazing. They have respect for anyone and everyone in a way most people can't even recognize yet

People came here from Snapchat I came here because of YouTube recommended this.

Who would think silence speaks the loudest.

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.

The wheelchair ramp instead of stairs too. This school does everything right 🙌