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7-Year-old Autistic Girl Belts out National Anthem for Huge Crowds

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7-Year-old Autistic Girl Belts out National Anthem for Huge Crowds
Doctors told parents of autistic child that she may never learn to speak. But music unlocked the door, when, at age five, she heard the National Anthem. Now she opens major sporting events performing her pitch-perfect rendition of the song.

Doctors told parents of autistic child  that she may never learn to speak. But music unlocked the door, when, at age five, she heard the National Anthem.

She now opens major sporting events performing her pitch-perfect rendition of the song. Gina's social skills and schoolwork have improved too.

Read the story at CBS News or watch the video below…

 

 

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