James Durbin, American Idol 2011, we are fans and are watching as his career progresses. This is a video from the Ellen Degeneres Show Interview on May 19, 2011. My wife Loves Ellen. I would love to go on the show to talk about efforts to promote autism, technology, and our nonprofits efforts to give the gift of tech, music, and culture and education.

As our efforts to follow James Durbin, from American Idol 2011 continue since he is autistic like me, and is quite talented we will keep reporting on and promoting his efforts.

Here is an interesting video I found that was done by Hollywood life with James Durbin a bit ago.

I found this interesting James Durbin interview on MTV. My family and our autism organization support James in his future endeavors and wish him the best.

According to PSYCHCENTRAL, A new research study discovers several sporadic genetic mutations in children with autistic spectrum disorder.

University of Washington researchers used new molecular biology techniques to discover the mutations. The research is published online in the journal Nature Genetics.

Dr, Brian O’Roak and colleagues analyzed the genetic makeup of 20 individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents.

Please click here for the rest of the story and more information–>http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/05/17/genetic-mutations-linked-to-autistic-spectrum-disorders/26248.html

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James Durbin, was voted off of American Idol 2011. He like Daughtry before him made it to #4. He was unique, talented and we really like him. I feel that with his talent, he should still be successful. James, do not let this get you down, keep reaching for the brass ring and you will indeed be successful. He is the first person on the autism Spectrum to make it on Idol and the first heavy medalist as well. We are proud of his accomplishments so far and expect great things in the future, so do not let us and your other fans down, and make it big and help the autism community as well.

Here is a snippet from Bill Board as well on the same subject:
In “American Idol’s” biggest shocker since Pia Toscano was eliminated five weeks ago, rocker James Durbin was sent packing on the elimination episode tonight (May 12). Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart remain and make up season 10’s top three contestants.

James, who performed “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Love Potion No. 9” under Lady Gaga’s tutelage on last night’s episode, appeared stunned when host Ryan Seacrest revealed that Scotty was safe and that the rocker was eliminated.

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http://www.billboard.com/news/james-durbin-voted-off-american-idol-enrique-1005182262.story#/news/james-durbin-voted-off-american-idol-enrique-1005182262.story

We were all shocked at his being voted off, I was thinking Hailey would be next. I think that Scotty and Loren will be the final 2. It is hard to say who will come out on top. I like all 3 of them, but would have preferred James.

James Durbin a photo from American Idol 2011

The following video is an exciting look for those of us tech lovers into the new version of Android os. It seems really nice, I hope that it helps special needs education as well. I know there are some special needs Android apps starting to launch such as www.discovermyvoice.com for example.

The Video–>

In our continuing effort to follow James, a fellow gentleman with Asperger’s Syndrome. I present the 2 performances from May 11, 2011 of American Idol 2011, the Final 4.

Song # 1

Song # 2

We will keep continuing to follow James and his career and the Idol Results for 2011.