Wisconsin’s Mosinee High School volleyball team and fans remained quiet during part of a recent match as a kindness toward a young man in the stands.
reportedMosinee High School Volleyball's gym is normally as loud as can be…except tonight.The fans remained silent so player Melina Carattini's brother could watch his sister for the first time. Payton has autism and is sensitive to noise.Listen to the reaction…and see the moment they got loud.The quiet moments were reserved so that Mosinee player Melina Carattini’s brother could watch her during the game and enjoy himself without distraction.
“The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently,” the site read.it was the first time Payton was able to attend one of their games.
Video footage showed the crowd sitting quietly as the match progressed. But when a player scored, the crowd got to their feet and cheered: Mosinee gets their 10th Point that allows the crowd to erupt after watching in silence in support of the Carattini family. Tonight was the first time Malina's brother, Payton, who lives with Autism, was able to attend a game. The typical noise has prevented him from being able to be in attendance.
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