Having a child with intellectual disabilities can be a devastating blow to parents. But Wong Kit-fong says she is a happy and contented mother.
Her son, Tam Wai-yip, 21, was diagnosed as mildly mentally handicapped and having autistic tendencies when he was two.
Last Sunday, he received the top prize in the Outstanding Persons with Intellectual Disabilities awards organised by local charity group Lok Chi Association.
The ceremony, which took place at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, aimed to commend people with intellectual disabilities for their contribution to society. It also aimed to enhance public understanding and appreciation of their talents.
More than 35 candidates were nominated by rehabilitation organisations and special needs schools.
First runner-up was Wong Wai-fun, a 35-year-old woman from Po Leung Kuk Kwun Tong Hostel with a medium case of mental handicap.