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‘A slice of my dream’: How a 14-year-old with autism is making his mark in the UAE and beyond

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“‘A slice of my dream’: How a 14-year-old with autism is making his mark in the UAE and beyond”

Dubai: At seven years old, Tatum Lafuente told his mother he wanted to become a CEO. Today, at 14, the Grade 9 student is taking steps towards making his dreams a reality, with his artwork selected for two exhibitions beyond the family home, the Peru Bienal 2026 in Lima this December and the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival in January next year. When his mother, Maggie, shared the news with him, Tatum has described the opportunity as “a slice of my dream.” For the family, it has been an emotional…

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