Teen singer with autism pursues music dreams and inspires calls for inclusion

At just 18 years old, Raja Green-Hornes is pursuing his passion for music as a singer, songwriter, and dancer while navigating the challenges of autism.Green-Hornes began taking music seriously at 13, when he wrote his first song, "Better," on the piano. Since then, he has recorded several songs, including "Dip" and "Roll the Dice," which also has a music video.For Green-Hornes, music is a way to communicate his feelings and connect with others."Music is like a way for me to express myself," he said.His passion extends beyond writing songs."I love performing in front of people. I love giving people a show," he said. "It's nice. It gives me a good feeling in my body."His music has also attracted attention from classmates. Green-Hornes said students at schools he has attended have watched his music videos in class, with some even asking to take pictures with him."Everybody's like, 'Man, this is so cool. We've got a celebrity walking the halls,'" he said. CBS