A different child of the stars
- Chris McMillan
- Aug 31, 2024
- 1 min read
China Daily
29th May 2024
A different child of the stars
Zhu Yuchen, diagnosed with autism at a young age, finds expression and connection through painting and music.
At the age of three, Zhu Yuchen, now 24, began displaying symptoms of autism, including intellectual challenges and a lack of speech.
For his parents, the most difficult period was when Zhu received his initial diagnosis, leaving them bewildered and unsure of how to proceed.
"We were constantly shuttling between the hospital and home, dedicating time to his care and trying to figure out the best way to support him," said Zhu's father, Zhu Dunfei.
While most people have a wide range of interests and are constantly exploring new ones, autistic individuals often need a stroke of luck to discover their passion, which tends to be narrow and fixed.
However, when they do discover something they are passionate about, they can become deeply engrossed in it, according to Cheng Zhenyu, founder of Lezaixingkong, a public welfare center teaching music to individuals with autism. The center is located in Wuhan, the capital city of Central China's Hubei province.
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