In the second quarter of 2024
"China's Good People List" was announced
Zhang Canhong of Minhang District was ranked on the list
was selected as a "filial piety and love for relatives" good person!
Let us review her deeds
Over the past thirty years, she has been guarding the growth of her autistic son
Setting up a studio to help others
Zhang Canhong, female, born in October 1956, is a resident of Meilong Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. Zhang Canhong has devoted herself to accompanying and educating her autistic son for more than 30 years. Starting from details such as dressing, bathing, closing the door, and answering the phone, through constant exploration and practice, she taught her son to take care of himself, and also summed up a A set of functional life-oriented education methods suitable for children with autism. She also founded the "Rainbow Mom Studio" at her own expense to help autistic children and their families regain confidence and courage. Zhang Canhong has won honors such as National Civilized Family, The Most Beautiful Family in the Country, Shanghai March 8th Red Flag Bearer Model Nomination Award, and Shanghai Outstanding Volunteer.
helpless
but mother has always been there
In 1990, Zhang Canhongās son Jiawei was born. However, as Jiawei gradually grew up, she found that his motor abilities were significantly lagging behind those of children of the same age, and his daily reactions also appeared slower. Whatās even more worrying is that when Jiawei was over two years old, he still couldnāt clearly call out ādadā and āmom.ā Zhang Canhong took her child to the hospital for examination and diagnosis, and was diagnosed with moderate autism. This news is undoubtedly a huge blow to Zhang Canhong, but as a mother, she is determined to face this challenge firmly for the sake of Jiawei's future. In order to devote herself wholeheartedly to Jiawei's recovery, she resolutely quit her beloved job and worked side by side with her husband to face challenges together.
They began to study and explore the treatment and care methods of autism, practicing and trying again and again day after day. Whether it was language barriers, stereotyped behaviors or mental retardation, Zhang Canhong and her husband worked tirelessly to find solutions and gradually overcome these problems with their love and patience. After countless efforts and attempts, Jiawei finally learned to speak at the age of six, which was a milestone progress. As time went by, Jiawei's progress became more and more obvious. By the age of fourteen, he was able to go out alone and gradually integrated into society. All these achievements are inseparable from the hard work and firm belief of Zhang Canhong and her husband.
Fearless
Let life continue to be brilliant
Autism is characterized by easy loss of emotional control, anxiety, irritability, and even self-harm. Jiawei couldn't control his emotions when he was a child, and even scratched, scratched and bit Zhang Canhong when he was sick. In order not to hurt her child, Zhang Canhong could only bear it silently. At that time, she could not see the sun and felt that the sky was gray. However, she did not escape and always believed that family is the child's only harbor and family is the child's only support. After years of self-study, information search and careful observation, Zhang Canhong has a deep understanding of the characteristics of autistic children. They often display an excessive sense of self-protection and have a deep fear of unknown things. To help Jiawei overcome this fear, she adopted a unique method: introducing information in advance. Whenever something is about to happen or may happen, she will explain and introduce it to Jiawei in detail in advance so that he can be mentally prepared, thereby reducing anxiety and controlling his emotions more effectively.
When Jiawei "makes mistakes" due to the behavioral characteristics of autism, Zhang Canhong always patiently explains to the people around him, hoping that they can give Jiawei more understanding, patience and encouragement. She firmly believes that understanding and acceptance are the keys for Jiawei to integrate into society. Through unremitting persistence and hard work, Jiawei has made significant progress today. He can independently help run errands, participate in volunteer services with his mother, and pour tea freely when guests come to the house. These seemingly small improvements are actually the "rainbow" that their family finally saw after going through ups and downs. Their persistence and hard work not only opened up a broader world for Jiawei, but also brought hope and courage to other autistic families.
No Regrets
Episode Everybody Helps and Cares
In the first few years of working alone, Zhang Canhong felt firsthand that as parents of autistic patients, they were just as "lonely" as their children and were not understood. She thought of more families in similar situations to her own, and how much physical exhaustion and psychological suffering they had endured, so she came up with the idea of āābringing everyone together to share experiences and stay together for warmth.
In 2013, Zhang Canhong spent 20,000 yuan of her savings, rented an apartment in the community where she lived, and founded "Rainbow Mom Studio". Today, the "Rainbow Mom Studio" has not only become an activity room for autistic families, but also a haven for countless parents of "children of the stars" to rest. Zhang Canhong's phone number is posted on the door of the studio. This number has not changed in more than 20 years. Even when cooking at home, Zhang Canhong always carries her mobile phone with her. She does not want to miss any family asking for help. Zhang Canhong said, "Now, I have become an 'old aunt'. Some families will come to me when they encounter unpleasant things. When I enlighten them, I will also give them some advice on inheriting a good family tradition. I hope it can Less disputes and more care, so that every family can become a haven of love."
Zhang Canhong said that as Jiawei grows up, some of the anxiety she once had about the future is dissipating. She believes that with the help of the government and society. With strong backing from all walks of life, the "children of the stars" will not be lonely, and the "rainbow mothers" will continue to serve autistic families, and good family tradition and family education will accompany the children to better integrate into society.
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Source: Minhang Today
No Regrets
Episode Everybody Helps and Cares
In the first few years of working alone, Zhang Canhong felt firsthand that as parents of autistic patients, they were just as "lonely" as their children and were not understood. She thought of more families in similar situations to her own, and how much physical exhaustion and psychological suffering they had endured, so she came up with the idea of āābringing everyone together to share experiences and stay together for warmth.
In 2013, Zhang Canhong spent 20,000 yuan of her savings, rented an apartment in the community where she lived, and founded "Rainbow Mom Studio". Today, the "Rainbow Mom Studio" has not only become an activity room for autistic families, but also a haven for countless parents of "children of the stars" to rest. Zhang Canhong's phone number is posted on the door of the studio. This number has not changed in more than 20 years. Even when cooking at home, Zhang Canhong always carries her mobile phone with her. She does not want to miss any family asking for help. Zhang Canhong said, "Now, I have become an 'old aunt'. Some families will come to me when they encounter unpleasant things. When I enlighten them, I will also give them some advice on inheriting a good family tradition. I hope it can Less disputes and more care, so that every family can become a haven of love."
Zhang Canhong said that as Jiawei grows up, some of the anxiety she once had about the future is dissipating. She believes that with the help of the government and society. With strong backing from all walks of life, the "children of the stars" will not be lonely, and the "rainbow mothers" will continue to serve autistic families, and good family tradition and family education will accompany the children to better integrate into society.
Learn from good people
Pay tribute to good people
Source: Minhang Today
