As the number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to rise, there is a huge number of individuals with autism moving into and through adulthood.
And as you can probably imagine, these individuals face many challenges as they transition into this new phase of life.
To bridge the gap between individuals with autism and the general public through awareness, education and empowerment, Embrace Autism is returning for its third installment in the form of an exhibition.
This free-admission exhibition is open to the public till this Sunday (August 23rd), showcasing the journeys of six individuals with autistic challenges, who found their strengths and overcame their struggles from a young age, to become successful.
Founder of Curate, the organiser of Embrace Autism, Noraza Yusof said the exhibition aims to inspire and encourage parents to discover unique talents of their autistic children.
“Each story serves as an inspiration for parents facing the challenge to create a self-sufficient future for their children, by understanding and managing the children’s condition as well as honing their unique skills and talents.”
She added, “Through this exhibition, we hope more people will understand and welcome individuals with ASD in their communities as well as in the employment market, thus enabling them to become contributing members of society.”
The event also celebrates parents for their grit and dedication towards helping their children build self-sufficient futures and overcome stigmatization against individuals with autism.
by Kyle Roshen Jacob
