China News Service, Taiyuan, April 2 (Wu Qiong) "Light up the blue lights" on the main roads and important urban architectural landmarks in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, carry out a comprehensive autism care and service system seminar, and hold the "Light up the Blue Star" "Art performances and public welfare markets... In recent days, Shanxi has used a series of activities to call more people to pay attention to the autistic group.

The main roads and important urban architectural landmarks in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province "light up blue lights". Photo courtesy of Shanxi Association of Mentally Disabled People and Their Relatives and Friends

　　April 2, 2024 is the 17th "World Autism Awareness Day". In order for the whole society to have a deeper understanding of the current situation and difficulties faced by the autistic group, especially the adult autistic group, under the guidance of the Shanxi Disabled Persons' Federation, the Shanxi Association of Mentally Disabled Persons and Relatives and Friends, the Shanxi Disabled Persons Welfare Foundation, and Taiyuan City The Caring for the Next Generation Volunteers Association collaborates with relevant provincial and municipal units, special education institutions, parents, etc. to jointly organize a series of activities for the 2024 Autism Day.

　　On April 2nd, the Shanxi Provincial Library, "Sound for Love" Not Lonely - Autism themed activity is ongoing. Children walked into the library, read aloud under the leadership of the teacher, relaxed their bodies under the influence of music, and experienced books Bring them happiness, relax tension and release stress.

　　In Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, a charity market recently attracted public attention. At the site, a purchase-in-lieu-donation activity was carried out. Young volunteers brought books and toys from their collections to a charity sale. The proceeds from the charity sale were used to help autism groups. Children and volunteers from the Shanxi Rehabilitation Research Center and other places also contributed to the charity sale. Everyone brings theatrical performances.

In Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, a "Lighting up the Blue Star" art performance and charity market were held. Photo courtesy of Shanxi Association of Mentally Disabled People and Their Relatives and Friends

　　"Social support for autistic adults is weak, and parents, as caregivers of autistic people, bear greater financial and mental pressure." The person in charge of the Shanxi Disabled Persons Welfare Foundation said that as they grow up, their parents are also gradually As we age, the issue of future care documents becomes more prominent, and it is urgent to solve the problem of future placement of autistic adults.

　　It is understood that the foundation has teamed up with Shanxi Fenghui Mental Disability Care Center to create the "Star Family Entrepreneurship Road" project, aiming to provide auxiliary employment and practical learning platform for autistic young people.

　　At the Shanxi University Science and Technology Park, a seminar on the all-round autism care and service system was also held recently. This seminar brought together many parties, including the first domestic institution engaged in autism rehabilitation training, relevant experts from Shanxi Provincial Children's Hospital, etc., to build an industry communication platform integrating the government, health care institutions, financial institutions, and parents.

　　During the seminar, experts, scholars, and industry representatives discussed the development history and current situation of autism rehabilitation services over the past 30 years, assisted employment policies and development trends for people with disabilities, autism-inclusive employment and employment transition, diagnosis of autistic children, and physical and mental disabilities. Conduct exchanges and discussions on children’s special needs trust and other contents.

　　The Shanxi Disabled Persons' Federation stated that it hopes that through these activities, it can bring together the public and raise society's awareness and attention to autism. It hopes that more forces can be integrated into it and warm the lonely "stars" with love. (over)