Our Work.

What We Do

We create awareness, provide psycho-social support, share information and promote the wellbeing of persons with ASD

Autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion

Combating stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with autism and promoting recognition of their skills, merits and abilities helps to foster an all inclusive society.

Advocacy and awareness

In line with Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) goal of awareness raising outlined;

  • To raise awareness throughout society and at the family level, regarding persons with disabilities, and to foster respect for their rights and dignity.
  • To combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices, in all areas of their life;
  • To promote awareness of their capabilities and contributions.

Promote training and learning

Advocating for Adoption of a learner-centered pedagogy which acknowledges that everyone has unique needs that can be accommodated through a continuum of teaching approaches                                                                                                                   

Provide psycho-social support

In line with the World Health Organization (WHO) goal of promotion of parent’s support groups in the “Comprehensive and coordinated efforts for the management of autism spectrum disorders” that takes note of the Burden of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Note no. 9 of the guideline outlines the following;

  • Autism spectrum disorders impose a huge emotional and economic burden on families.
  • Caring for children with these disorders is demanding, especially in contexts where access to services and support are inadequate.
  • Worldwide, most individuals with such a ASD and their families do not receive any care from health or social care systems.

Health information and services

Advocate for access to health services needed by persons with autism specifically designed to minimize and prevent further challenges among children and older persons;

Did you know

It is estimated that worldwide 1 in 160 children has an ASD

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations

Background
Angola
Luanda
Zambia
Malawi
Namibia
Botswana
Tanzania

through advocacy, awareness, social support, training and equipping we break prejudices, stereotypes and promote positive perception towards people with autism

Alice Mundia

Chairperson
DTSK