Borrow Rex - A mother, her autistic child, and the music that transformed their lives

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The inspiring story of Rex, a boy who is not only blind and autistic, but who also happens to be a musical savant. How can an 11-year old boy hear a Mozart fantasy for the first time and play it back note-for-note perfectly-but struggle to navigate the familiar surroundings of his own home?

Rex - A mother, her autistic child, and the music that transformed their lives

Updated: 12 Jan 2026