Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism
Xinhua
3rd December 2024
Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism
Duoduo, a 24-year-old man with autism, was unable to bear the hustle and bustle of city living for a long time.
Even the slightest chatter would make him restless.
Today, he has not only gotten used to many urban sounds -- he has also become a barista, mastering latte art through training offered by the Chuxing Cafe in the city of Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province.
The cafe, which is owned and managed by Fu Xin, is also a workplace for people who have been diagnosed with autism, including Duoduo.
"The cafe is a window to understanding and acceptance," Fu said. "When the staff members communicate with customers, whether through language or gestures, communication between hearts becomes a reality."
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social interactions.
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