Jason McElwain

Jason McElwain
Jason McElwain, nicknamed "J-Mac",is an American high-functioning autistic amateur athlete, in both basketball and marathon, and public speaker. McElwain came to fame on national news, in 2006, when he played during a high school basketball game, and scored twenty points...
advice autistic care people
I'm not really that different. I don't really care about this autistic situation, really. It's just the way I am. The advice I'd give to autistic people is just keep working, just keep dreaming. You'll get your chance, and you'll do it.
greatest love sports
I just love it, it's one of the greatest sports in the world.
team
I was very excited. The team was excited. Everyone was excited.
fire hotter
I was on fire. I was hotter than a pistol.
bucket felt free hitting
It was like a big old bucket and I was just hitting them like they were free throws. I just felt relaxed.
career ended hotter
I ended my career on the right note. I was really hotter than a pistol!
amazing classes great senior worry
This has been an amazing year. I didn't think I'd be here, but it's great because it's my senior year, and I don't have any classes to worry about.