PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — Sometimes it takes Taylor Swift. That's if you really want to Shake It Off. That's what school custodian Tim Richardson did at Ponchatoula High School. He was inspired to reach out to help a student who has autism. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood heads to Ponchatoula to tell the tale. Taylor Swift gives a local 11-year old “Swiftie” her autographed hat Tim reached out to Evan Grossnickle. He's 15 years old. When Tim noticed that Evan didn't seem to have as many friends as Tim thought he really could have, Tim knew just what to do. In the spirit of Taylor Swift, Tim invited Evan to Shake It Off. And they did. And they recorded the whole dance moment and posted it online. Now, the whole world sees them and knows that Evan really does have a new friend. Friendship bracelets baked into New Orleans Taylor Swift cookies Tim Richardson. It's a friendship that seems to be "Taylor" made. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts $10M awarded for improvements to MSY airport Woman surrenders in Marigny homicide investigation FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Golden cookies + milk for Carrigan’s Golden Birthday Harris pitches herself as 'pragmatic capitalist' in push for Latino voters Suspect in August strangulation death now in New Orleans police custody