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    11 People Changing The Way The World Views Autism

    People with autism often find themselves in the shadows of society but these 11 people with autism are standing in the spotlight, showing the world what they are capable of.

    1. Alexis Wineman

    2. Clay Marzo

    3. Satoshi Tajiri

    4. Temple Grandin

    5. Alex Hale

    6. Anthony Starego

    7. Stephen Wiltshire

    8. Eric Duquette

    9. Jason McElwain

    10. James Hobley

    11. Jodi DiPiazza

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    Little Jodi DiPiazza, a young girl living with autism was joined by superstar Katy Perry during Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars benefit for autism programs. In a pre-taped profile on DiPiazza, the audience learned of her struggles with the disorder as well as how she began to find a way forward through music.

    Following the video, DiPiazza, seated almost comically at an enormous grand piano, was joined on stage by Katy Perry for a duet of the star's hit song, "Firework." What followed was a performance that left not one dry eye in the theater.