SINGAPORE — Through a series of photographs and videos, photographer Bob Lee sheds light on the daily lives of and societal challenges faced by people with autism after they turn 18. The Straits Times senior executive photojournalist Neo Xiaobin speaks to him.
Photographer Bob Lee’s biggest fear is the future of his son Jun Le, 14, when he and his wife die.
Jun Le was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was three years old.
Mr Lee, 45, founder of creative house The Fat Farmer, said: “Where will he be staying? What kind of options will he have when we are not around to take care of him?”
In 2011, Mr Lee left his job as a photojournalist with Lianhe Zaobao…
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