Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He loves water and always enjoys his bath.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He is obsessed with his mother's car, often dragging someone to the garage, trying to express to them that he wants to go out and see the outside world through the car windows.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He is fascinated by the television screen, especially the dots and noise of static which make him hop up and down with excitement.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. Adrian searches for the piece of cloth he always carries to wipe away his dribble. He treats it as a plaything, picking it up and throwing it again and again.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He is fascinated by the television. He likes touching the screen and feeling the tickle of static.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He loves roses and likes to gaze at them from the kitchen window whenever he has a meal.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. Adrian lies in bed watching an episode from his favorite television series, Barney & Friends, for the third time in a row.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. He likes to pick up small objects, such as hair, threads or dust from the floor or table.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. His nanny washes him during his bath. Adrian loves water.

Adrian, 13, has autism and lives in Lima, Peru. Adrian makes sure he is not alone while walking downstairs. He never speaks nor looks people directly in the eye, but expresses his needs by his actions and manner.

Contemporary Issues,Honorable mention