Autism Can Do Everything

Autism is a condition where a person feels to have their own world. No one can avoid this condition. They say that autistic people can not communicate or socialize with the community. However, the fact is not like that. Children with autism communicate and socialize in their own way. They are normal like ordinary kids. Even every autistic child have an incredible ability than normal people.

That's what I got from my visit to an autistic school in the city of Padang. They go to school and learn like a normal kid, and get the skill education at the weekend. They look very happy and excited. Some of them are great at drawing, counting, create works of art, music, and even cooking.


They can choose the classes they want. However, every week every child gets a turn to enter the class.

Under Moon

project d1p1

Memory of Red and White

Some time ago, I was very bored with life as an adult, so I decided to go back to the elementary school. I chose to visit SD14, an elementary school in Pauh.

This elementary school was destroyed by a powerful earthquake on September 30, 2009. However, someone helped these elementary school, so that they can educate the young generation of this nation again. When I arrived at the school, they are conducting a flag ceremony. That ceremony reminded me of the days when still in elementary school.



A flag ceremony for me at that age is an activity that most do not want to do on Monday. Ceremony under a blazing sun, legs stiff because standing too long, and feels hungry in the middle of the ceremony is the most appropriate reason to run away from the ceremony. But when it was no longer to perform the ceremony, it became one that I miss. In fact, the ceremony is a very important activity to develop a sense of love to this country. The most fundamental lesson that obtained by all students in Indonesia.

Another Toys in The Past

A great adventure, looking for the lost things in the old house

Some time ago I went to a place called Taruko, with the group Minangkabau Photographers. Once arrived, my eyes immediately fixed on a hill in the middle of the valley with a small tree on top.



It was overcast, so not many photos I can take. However, I decided to enjoy the scenery while enjoying a cup of hot milk in a cafe. From the cafe, all views can be seen clearly.



In the morning, I decided to get around and I came across a large field. Because of rain the previous night, my journey became rather difficult. Rice field soil becomes soft, so I fell a few times, and broke my crocs. Owch! However, it is balanced with what I got. experience.

Man with no arms and body
A story about a man fighting for his life with the limitations he has.
Location: Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Cathy
location: Cempaka, Purwakarta, West Java

Location: Above the sky of Sumatera
Photograph by: Tasia Amelia

untukmu anakku
location: Pariaman, West Sumatera