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Special happens. >> this program started by having isiah. he's autistic and at 3 years old he was diagnosed and he took him in the water. he wanted to share that experience with other families. >> how does the ocean heal them? >> you'll watch the kids go from just really anxious to not wanting to go to getting in the water, once they touch the water, something happens. they just get all calm and relax and riding with big smiles on their faces. it's amazing. >> i was about to find out what a cool experience this could be. >> i'd love to share this with you. >> can i go out with one of the kids?...

Difference between the sun and the moon. >> we hope so. >> we believe. they have telescopes. >> sure. ♪ >> road trip with anna kooiman. as you may know this is the series where i travel all across the country. this time i went to san diego to hit some waves and see if i could actually get up on a surf board. but ultimately thanks to the inspirational izzy, we learned about a great program that pairs pro surfers with kids with autism. >> izzy! >> how are you? >> how are you, dear? >> i'm so ready to shake off the new york city attitude and get into your mind-set in southern california. >> you...

With. >> after getting the basics on the beach it was time to head out and hit some waves. i quickly realized that surfing stuff was going to test every ounce of my being. as soon as i popped up, i tumbled down. once, almost knocking myself out. then izzy wondered if i might be goofy footed. you see most surfers lead with their left foot but he wanted me to try with my right. suddenly i popped up, and stayed up. a total game changer. what a rush. but as amazing as this was, izzy was about to take things to the next level. izzy, that was great. thank you so much. >> was that fun. >> amazing exp...

Izzy was such a great teacher. surfers healing is on the east coast this very week holding camps on long island wednesday and friday. so if you're in this part of the country, check out their website for more information surfershealing.org. izzy if you're watching, thank you so much. thank you for welcoming me to the brotherhood. >> have you surfed since? >> no, i haven't. but i want to so badly. >> maybe on your honeymoon. >> well, not on my honeymoon. i'm in australia. next time i will. >> that was great. >> thank you. can't wait for the next one. >> 7:30, straight ahead a group of high scho...