Boy with autism overcomes singing fears to win school music competition

A video of seven-year-old Paul Reid performing has won the hearts of people around the world.

Felicity Clifford

A seven-year-old boy with autism and severe anxiety around music has overcome his fears to sing and win his school music competition.

Now a video of Paul Reid performing has won the hearts of people around the world.

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