Graham Sierota Has Autism and ”Misunderstood” Interplay With Travis Barker’s Daughter, Household Says

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The household and bandmates of Echosmith drummer Graham Sierota needs the general public to know he had no malicious intent in contacting Travis Barker‘s 13-year-old daughter on social media. 

Sierota, 20, discovered himself in scorching water earlier this week when Alabama Luella Barker claimed she had acquired messages from the musician on Instagram, together with one the place he referred to as her “stunning” and invited her to his dwelling for a celebration. Alabama posted photos of their alleged correspondence on social media, which prompted her well-known father to talk out on the matter.

The Blink 182 rocker publicly slammed the “predatory conduct,” which Sierota in the end apologized for. Now in a brand new assertion to E! Information, these closest to Sierota have shared that he lives with Autism Spectrum Dysfunction and has “issue understanding social cues.” 

“We have now by no means publicly addressed this previously,” the assertion learn, “however given the occasions of the previous couple of days, we really feel compelled to talk out now to supply some further context and perception into the unlucky misunderstandings that occurred and clear up the deeply hurtful mischaracterizations of Graham.” 

Sierota’s household went on to say that his “challenges” are a “really stunning and fantastic factor that makes Graham the wonderful brother, son and pal that he’s.” 

“He sees the world because the happiest place,” the assertion continued, “the place everyone seems to be a possible pal, and he needs everybody to really feel included. One very current Christmas, we hosted a vacation social gathering at our dwelling, and had athletes, musicians, artists, and fashions present up, and we had been very confused till they fortunately informed us, ‘Graham reached out on social media and invited us!’ Anybody who has ever met Graham will agree, he’s the friendliest and most kind-hearted, welcoming particular person on the earth.”

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In gentle of the incident with Alabama and the Barkers, Sierota’s household mentioned, “We perceive that his interactions had been misinterpreted and misunderstood within the complicated world of social media, and we’re deeply sorry. Graham definitely by no means meant to make anybody really feel uncomfortable.”

They then pledged to “proceed to work with him to have the proper instruments and information about social boundaries, and to raised navigate and make the most of social media whereas he takes a break from it. We hope anybody who’s been affected, and in flip felt uncomfortable, can settle for our deepest apologies.” 

Greatest identified for his or her 2013 track “Cool Children,” Echosmith is made up of siblings Sydney Sierota, Noah Sierota and Graham.

Alabama has since acknowledged Sierota’s apology, posting on her Instagram Tales, “He’s very sorry in regards to the scenario and regretful. I forgive him and would really like for this all to be over.”