Scott James – 21 Year Old Autistic – The X Factor 2009 Episode 6

by admin on June 21, 2009

WolfWind3 asked:


21-year-old Scott was diagnosed with Autism where a fear of people stopped him from even leave the house. It’s taken him eight years to get this far and stand before the judges – does he have the courage to perform in front of the huge audience?

{ 22 comments… read them below or add one }

1 martinesteensel 06.24.09 at 3:54 am

This is singing!!!!!!! Tears in my eyes, also because of the emotions of proud and joy from Scot and his family and friends you can see in this video.

2 PaulDeTeabag 06.26.09 at 9:40 pm

no i do know my mother studied autusm and i typed essay for her and learned alot about it. my opinion is as valid as yours, he is a good singer im not denying that but he should be equal to everyone

3 angelgirl414 06.28.09 at 4:59 am

whatever,clearly you dont know anything about autism and yet being so judgemental,mmmmmmmmm!!!!Maybe you need to stop and put your feet in someone elses shoes for a change.Autisic people dont handle social interactions like A typical people do.People like you make me angry when you judge something or someone you dont even know!!

4 iluvyamomy 06.29.09 at 5:40 pm

he dont need to win the xfactor he already has a fantastic voice, he could start a career already

5 Gesquel80 07.02.09 at 4:16 am

Autistics is magic people, BEAUTIFUL

6 PaulDeTeabag 07.05.09 at 11:41 pm

this dude is jus looking for de sympathy vote. u shud be no different from anyone else. u have autism woop get on with it

7 oneboyonebunny 07.08.09 at 7:09 am

watched this episode on tv last night (we recorded it last week as we had guests), myself and my 8year old son were in tears watching this amazing testimony to hope and perseverance. Well done scott!

8 GenieeInABottlee 07.08.09 at 5:50 pm

aw man he makes me cry, its beautiful. :)

9 MaDy1Luv 07.09.09 at 6:08 am

I believe the song is “Hometown” by Adele.

10 tangomango68 07.12.09 at 6:02 am

Amazing! Brilliant! Proud! Tissue please? Scott james is a gift to us all. Thank you.

11 tangomango68 07.15.09 at 12:24 am

His ASD does not define him, and anyone who can not see past a diagnosis…well that wouldn’t be Scott’s problem.
Using the “A” word….AUTISM!!!!…..brings attention to this epidemic while giving many who’s lives are touched by autism HOPE and FAITH.
AUTISM AUTISM AUTISM!!!!

12 SaarahhXD 07.17.09 at 5:01 am

He Is Reaally Good !! :’)
Has He Gone Thru Too Bootcamp Coz I Ant Seen Him On It ! :S
HE IS AMAZIN ! x

13 Merrigain 07.20.09 at 6:34 am

thanks, I meant hometown glory

14 littlegirlalysa01 07.22.09 at 11:38 am

you really should change the name, just because he has autism doesn’t change the fact he is a person.
you should never label a person an ‘autistic’

15 melody41 07.25.09 at 9:52 am

It’s hometown glory by Adele & you have it on your faves

16 drentox 07.27.09 at 10:50 pm

Uhm if you mean the song he sings it is called “You raise me up by Josh Groban”

17 Merrigain 07.28.09 at 9:54 am

Please can someone help me: Does anyone know the song that is played at the beginning? I mean the piano music. Usually a woman sings too, i think. Please help me.
Thanks

I love Scott’s voice and singing, really amazing….

18 s3fu 07.30.09 at 9:40 am

amazing !!!!
this song …..i do not know hot to describe what i am felling…

19 tma579 07.30.09 at 9:56 pm

His singing gave me goosebumps man. He put so much power and emotion into those 3 minutes. Terrific mate. Best of luck, i hope you win it Scott.

20 thenamesBrooke123 08.01.09 at 8:14 pm

My cousin is 10 and she suffers from Austism. I hate when people say he is only 90% autistic. You either have Autism or you dont. My cousin has very good days, or she has bad day when she can switch.
This man is autistic, and i take my hat of to him.
He was awesome! x

21 meganbeb 08.02.09 at 10:35 am

good voiceee
does it really matter hes got autism
his voice is amazingg
lest see how far he can go :) x

22 JayOMack2000 08.05.09 at 7:06 pm

Your missin my point! n btw yeah he did talk about it n thats fine, what im sayin is if you read the papers etc its 90% autism 10% his performance (which come on was good but not exceptional) which is bullshit, i wish the lad all the best n meby im wrong meby he will blow me away with his next performance but il be focusing on his singin ability not his medical condition!!!

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