[Explanation] The first cup of milk tea this fall, which cup did you drink?
Recently, a new "brand" of milk tea-Star Tea Language was unveiled in Shanghai.
Although it is a bit "willful": it only opens in the morning, and currently only offers two categories of sugar and sugar-free milk tea, and the cup is not fast, but it still does not affect its super popularity.
This is a labor training project for older children with autism launched by the Autism Volunteers Association of Minhang District, Shanghai to help autistic people train their skills, integrate into society, and realize their dreams and self-worth.
Ouyang Dongqing, president of the Minhang District Autism Volunteers Association, said frankly that he is also the father of a 17-year-old child with autism.
For parents of children with autism, what worries most is what will happen to their children when they are old.
"The opening of a milk tea shop can cultivate children's patience, improve hand-eye coordination, and enable them to better integrate into society."
[Concurrent] Ouyang Dongqing, President of Shanghai Minhang District Autism Volunteers Association
We also hope to do some exploration, do some exploration, so that children have the opportunity to work and go to work, so that even if we are old in the future, they may be able to find a job that they can easily operate.
[Explanation] The earliest operation project of the association is to cultivate peanut buds. From the selection and cultivation of peanuts, to the harvesting, weighing and packaging of peanuts, all are completed by autistic patients.
Peanut Bud has now been recognized by many companies, which has given Ouyang Dongqing a lot of encouragement. A year ago, he and his colleagues in the association planned the Star Tea Language project to make further attempts and breakthroughs.
Prepare ingredients, wipe the table, make tea, pour milk... Ouyang Dongqing introduced that every morning, children come to study.
In addition to learning how to make milk tea, children also learn how to communicate with customers.
After completing the task, each child will get 30 yuan.
"This sense of gain will make them very happy and let them realize the value of labor."
Ouyang Dongqing hopes that through continuous practical training, some children can take up supportive jobs and realize their dream of employment.
[Concurrent] Ouyang Dongqing, President of Minhang District Autism Volunteers Association
I hope that through these different channels, different children can have the opportunity to practice internships, so that they will have the opportunity to truly embark on a job in the future.
[Commentary] The father of an autistic child also came to the scene of the milk tea shop and watched his child practice making milk tea seriously.
He said that his greatest wish is to integrate his children into society, and the work in the milk tea shop gave him hope.
[Concurrent] Parents
I want him to get in touch with society more, come here.
Make him bean sprouts and coffee.
Precisely because of more contact, he may be able to integrate into society somewhat in the future.
Reporter Xu Mingrui from Shanghai
Editor in charge: [Wu Qingcai]