Jason Arday was diagnosed with autism and a developmental disorder at an early age, but despite not being able to speak until the age of 11 or read and write until 18, he achieved his dream of becoming a professor at the prestigious University of Cambridge. Arday joins News NOW to share how he overcame the challenges he faced and what advice he would give to anyone who is trying to reach their goals.
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The inspiring story behind Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor
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I can only dream my almost 4 year old non verbal son can achieve this someday. I just want to leave this world knowing he can make it on his own. What a gift. I am so proud of Jason!
Awesome! Professor, please visit as many schools in the inner cities of America. Our young citizens of African descent needs you!
Wonderful testimony 🙏🏽
Amen! Thank you Lord!
Why Label?
This Shiney S♥️UL is creating the W♥️RLD he desires to LIVE IN🎶👼🏼🌎♥️🎶
He applied also make up thats isnt. A suprise
The warriors for inclusivity have certainly won.
Wow, I have a daughter thats on the spectrum, she's severely autistic. This gives me hope I am holding on. Congrats to Jason!
Proud of u
Bruh lol 😂 14
did any of you jokers ever bother to read any of his work?
the phrase "diversity hire" comes to mind when you see the quality he produces.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Inspired
In Spite Of All The Odds Stacked Against You,You Overcame,Became A Genius,At 37,A Professor, 'It's The Lord's Doing, It's Marvelous In Our Eyes'.Congratulations.Goodluck.
As Mom with an Autistic son, this brought tears of joy to me and HOPE .God is good .
Diversity hire….😂😂😂
In Spain the first black profesor of a university was Juan Latino in 1546
So they have a professor younger than him???
This is so inspirational
May God continue to bless and work with you
Your mum must be so proud ❤
Congratulations Professor!❤️
This is such an amazing inspiration story thus far. Congratulations on your accomplishments!!! Well done and God bless you. Amen
Why do you mention that he is black? Is he not just a young man? Is it special because he is black? Is a black man not supposed to be a young professor?
God moves in mysterious ways. ❤
As soon as we praise anyone while accounting forbtge color if their skin… it's racism. Who cares that he is black? All the matters is his contribution.
Admiring and valuing the progress of someone who learned to read at the age of 18 is truly remarkable. It takes a lot of determination, hard work, and courage to overcome such a challenge and achieve such a milestone. Their dedication to improving themselves is inspiring and a testament to the power of persistence and self-motivation
Very nice
The triune God has blessed this man!
Absolutely love this ❤ I work with autistic children as a behavioral therapist and this is so inspiring!
That's amazing! And he behaves like a dignified gentleman, too! Does he have asbergers (spelling) syndrome?
Congratulations to Jason but I would use that experience to talk more about giving hope to students with a disability rather than racism. Why race got to be the center of everything. It was more about him overcoming his speech delays, reading challenges, etc and rising to excellency. What does it have to do with race? I’m BLACK by the way! Again congratulations 🎊🍾 to Jason.