Special needs people are indeed people of determination. They fight crippling disabilities to live normal lives. Chandan Tekwani, 47, is one. Mildly autistic, the Indian expat has been battling schizophrenia, a severe mental illness, for 17 years, but that hasn’t stopped him from holding a steady job and becoming largely independent.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Faleh, 21, is another determined person. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex neurodevelopmental condition, but the Saudi expat continues to work as a community relations officer.





