Campaigners in China struggle to improve the lot of the disabled

Mar 18th 2021 SHENZHEN FEW PEOPLE relish a visit to the dentist. For those who are autistic, it can involve unusual torment—some people with the condition have extremely sensitive mouths. Most of China’s autistic people avoid going. But bad teeth can also make them miserable. So last year the Shenzhen Autism Society, an NGO in the southern Chinese city, launched an attempt to make dental treatment less scary for some. Listen to this story Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or…