"Life influences life. It is the collision of different lights and colors that together create the true brilliance of existence." This is the core philosophy of Teacher Xu Rong, founder of the nonprofit organization Aixingbao. On March 29, VIVA la Vida (VIVA) partnered with Aixingbao to host an Autism Art Workshop for Social Inclusion, bringing together autistic individuals of all ages and their families for a collaborative life portrait session. The event was held in conjunc

Around us is a vibrant community of individuals on the autism spectrum—often affectionately called "children of the stars." They experience, process, and enrich the world at their own unique rhythm. Yet, societal stereotypes and communication barriers often leave them shining in isolation. From February 6–8, 2026, Viva la Vida partnered with the Crystar Youth Volunteer Organization to launch an online educational and creative initiative: "Seeing Each Other: Approaching Autist

生命影响生命，不同的光亮与色彩，共同构成生命的精彩。这是爱星堡创始人徐蓉老师对于生命的理解。 《你听得见吗？》展览自闭症合唱表演视频回顾 3月29日，VIVA 联合公益组织爱星堡，面向全年龄段自闭症群体及家人，发起生命画像共创工作坊。活动依托“鲸房WHALE ROOM 上海 × VIVA 联名专场《你听得见吗？当两种生命在有限空间相遇：关于白鲸与我们》” 开展，展览倡导聆听多元生命，与白鲸平等对话。 正如白鲸有独属于它们的语言，自闭症群体也有他们的独特沟通方式。怀抱着对生命的敬畏，我们走进自闭症群体，希望让特殊群体的内心世界被看见、被理解、被珍视。 关于自闭症 自闭症群体的成长之路布满挑战： 2-7岁，孩子确诊后，95%以上的家庭倾尽财力寻医干预，却面临机构质量难判、效果难评估的难题。 7-16岁，孩子上学前，家长期望先前的种种投入能让孩子跟上普通孩子的步伐，然而面对陪读、课时受限、学业压力等问题，孩子只能转入特校。 16岁后，因为缺乏社会融合训练，自闭症群体会遭遇更多歧视排挤，大众包容心和同情心不足，少数进入职场者也经常被霸凌。...