The moving story of autistic Kyle (video)

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The love for music and talent overcame every obstacle for the 25-year-old

Kyle Coleman, 25, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and since then his speech has been significantly reduced. However, his talent and love for music gave him the strength to make his biggest dream come true and his first album will be released soon… 

His talent was discovered by his mother during a music therapy session in 2009.

Since then, music therapist Carine Kelley has visited Kyle twice a week and found that music is an instinctive way to express her feelings.

"Kyle has an innate talent in music and is able to play his favorite songs on the harmonium, without prior musical knowledge. "When he sings, his personality and emotions shine through the song and his self-confidence is high," says the therapist.

When Kyle's mother realized her son's talent, she took him to a recording studio in Plymouth to see his abilities. Impressed, Kyle recorded his favorite song, "Monday, Monday" by Mamas and Papas.

The studio owner was so excited about the result and suggested to Kyle that they record a record together for charity.

Today, 18 months after the first recording, Kyle is preparing to release his first album.

"His father was a musician and died two years ago in a motorcycle accident. "He must have inherited his father's talent," said his mother.

Kyle has recorded covers of various well-known songs and artists, including Robbie Williams, Cat Stevens and Razorlight, as well as a song written exclusively for him that addresses autism. The album is sponsored by the National Autistic Society of England and will be released on World Autism Awareness Day.

The album, entitled "Therefore I Am", will be available through iTunes and Amazon on April 2, and the proceeds will go to the National Autistic Society and other charities.


Listen to the official recording: