Lonely Planet

There is such a group of people: They are not deaf or dumb, but they cannot speak; They are not disabled, but they cannot write; They smile brightly but are not social; They are clean and decent, but they cannot control their emotions. They are autistic. According to the latest CDC statistics, approximately 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder, and autism occurs in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Xu Zixing, a securities lawyer studying in the United States, has an older brother who is severely autistic. While working hard and fulfilling her social responsibilities as a securities lawyer, she silently digested the troubles her family of origin had brought to her, supporting her family and her brother's future. Because of an IPO project, she met Huo Yun, a top sponsor in the investment banking circle. The two fell in love through work and supporting autism charity activities together. With Huo Yun's encouragement, Xu Zixing reconciled with his brother, his original family, and himself, and actively participated in social integration and charity activities for autism in his hometown. He built a "special community" with his own hands, supporting the future of his brother and the majority of autistic people. [From the perspective of the heroine Xu Zixing, it focuses on the laughter and tears of the autistic group and the special families behind them. The article also contains information on early screening and intervention for autism.