About Me
Hello there!
My name is Daniel, also known as The Autistic Yo-Yo Man. I was born in April 2006 and diagnosed with autism at the age of three. I was non-verbal until discovering yo-yos in primary school, which helped me begin communicating and eventually speaking English.
I started yo-yoing in Year 2 with basic tricks like Rock the Baby, and by Year 7 I was learning more advanced tricks. Through years of practice, I developed into a professional yo-yo player.
I run an online store called The Autistic Yoyo Man’s Yo-Yo Shop, where I sell yo-yos from brands such as YoyoFactory, Duncan, and MagicYoyo. I have also hosted yo-yo meets in the Hunter Region (Maitland/Newcastle) and am a well-known autistic yo-yo player based in Maitland.
Alongside yo-yoing, I provide graphic design services and have been drumming for bands since Year 10, performing in school events, School of Rock, and Bandwidth at Hunter School of the Performing Arts.
Gallery
All special thanks and credits to Allambi Care, Maitland Mercury and other photographers for the photos presented in this page.
FUN FACTS
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I've came across famous people and/or yoyo players. Such ones include Gentry Stein, Brandon Vu, Sam Moran, Super Hubert and More.
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The first yo-yo i've owned was the Duncan Pulse Yoyo from Rebel Sports when i was in PS.
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I got over 100 yo-yos in my collection (mostly ones from YoyoFactory, Duncan, Magicyoyo, Infinity and more!), including old ones in packaging & crappy yoyos from Dollar Shops
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I also tend to make many yo-yo tricks for years now (under my series Daniel's Yoyo Trick of the Day). I got some favorites. Such tricks i've created includes the Star to GT Trick, Hop to Double GT Trick, even the Stop & GT Trick.
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When comes to Sydney, i've visited many suburbs in my life. Such ones include Chatswood, Circular Quay, Burwood, Parramatta, Manly, Rooty Hill, Olympic Park, & More! Even the Darling Harbour.
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I've been to a yoyo compilation before in my life. I remember winning 3rd place in the Y Diversion (i did 5A/Counterweight in that Diversion) and owning more yoyos and a Blueprint string (it was in Blue) and it's still collectable to this day. When i was 17 years old.
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As a drummer, i've been a HS drummer for a while now. Including in my HS musical play (School of Rock) and few events happening in my high school.
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One of my dream careers in my life is being a true Graphic-Designer. I would love to have a future Graphic Designer job at a local Design company, maybe around Maitland or Newcastle since i live in a Maitland suburb