THE Shenzhen Ai Te Orchestra, consisting of 12 autistic children and youngsters, brings musical magic to people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The orchestra was launched by their parents and registered at the city’s civil affairs bureau in 2013. In the past 10 years, they have received over 1,000 training classes in music and have performed in more than 100 concerts. These specially trained musicians create opportunities for themselves to interact with their world through experiencing live music, enriching the lives of people with ASD, their educators and supporters.(SD News) | 