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Jaxton Makes Friend After Alone Swing Video Goes Viral

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 4:14 PM UTC · How we work

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Mother Nessa Lovelyn, nervous about Jaxton’s preschool, found him alone on a swing and began crying.
After practicing conversation starters, Jaxton made a friend on his second preschool day.
A video of Jaxton alone online received over 4.8 million views.
A 2022 study reported 51.9% of autistic children were rejected.
A 2022 Harris Poll found four in five parents worry about school and one third fear bullying.

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Story summary

Mother Nessa Lovelyn, nervous about Jaxton’s preschool, found him alone on a swing and began crying.
After practicing conversation starters, Jaxton made a friend on his second preschool day.
A video of Jaxton alone online received over 4.8 million views.
A 2022 study reported 51.9% of autistic children were rejected.
A 2022 Harris Poll found four in five parents worry about school and one third fear bullying.