“There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do,” said renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Dr Temple Grandin. And two Malaysians are set to show what that’s all about at the Autistic Talent Gala 2017 in Hong Kong on Dec 18.
Joshua Danial Johnson, 23, and Salvador Augustine Ling Jun An, 16, are excited to be finalists at the international competition. “It’s a dream come true,” says a cheerful Johnson, beaming. “We’re proud to have qualified and represent our country. But it’s only natural for us to be and it keeps us going.”