VOICED: School for autistic children breaks new ground in China

Kong's parents noticed early signs of autism and sought a diagnosis, which was a shock. In China, autism is misunderstood, and parents face blame and high healthcare costs. Charles Repaying, a mother, opened a school for autistic children, providing much-needed support. Despite growing attention, awareness and diagnosis issues persist, with many cases going unnoticed.

What prompted Kong's parents to seek medical advice for their child?

• Kong was not responding to his name.

• Kong was very talkative.

• Kong was overly social with strangers.

• Kong was excelling in school.

How is autism commonly referred to in China?

• The communication disease

• The social disease

• The happiness disease

• The loneliness disease

What major challenge do parents of autistic children face in China?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• High cost of specialized healthcare

• Overabundance of support groups

• Excessive government assistance

What significant step did Charles Repaying take to support autistic children?

• She opened a school for autistic children.

• She moved to another country.

• She wrote a book about autism.

• She started a government program.

What is a major issue that affects the recognition of autism cases in China?

• High public awareness

• Government intervention

• Poor diagnosis

• Excessive media coverage