{
  "id": 18090565,
  "title": "'They just need a chance': Mother of twins with autism calls for more inclusive schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/they-just-need-a-chance-mother-of-twins-with-autism-calls-for-more",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261104/they-just-need-a-chance-mother-of-twins-with-autism-calls-for-more-inclusive-schools"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ulsan, South Korea, eight-year-old Chae-a, a second-grader at Samdong Elementary School, has won a prestigious award for her artistic talent. Despite her autism spectrum disorder, which hampers her ability to express spontaneous thoughts verbally, Chae-a's drawings are filled with vivid stories. Her mother, Lee Kyung-geum, 43, emphasizes that Chae-a's passion for communication and determination to excel is evident in her artwork. Titled \"My Wonderful World of Stories,\" Chae-a's winning piece depicts children dressed in traditional Korean clothing, capturing the essence of her imaginative world.",
  "summary": "ULSAN — “Chae-a, do you like drawing?” “Yes!” “You won an award for your drawing. What did you do with your picture at school?” “I showed it off.” “How did you feel when you showed it to everyone?” “Happy. Excited.” The eight-year-old's answers were brief, but her drawings were filled with endless stories. Jang Chae-a, 8, a second-grader at Samdong Elementary School in Ulsan, won the gold prize…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chae-a, an autistic second-grader, excels in art despite communication barriers.",
    "Her mother, Lee Kyung-geum, emphasizes her determination to excel.",
    "Award-winning artwork depicts imaginative world of children in traditional clothing."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Highlighting the artistic achievements of neurodivergent students underscores the urgent need for educational environments that accommodate diverse communication methods and celebrate individual talents beyond traditional verbal expression.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}