“ From being a non-verbal , our child uttered his first syllable on his 3rd month at AP . Our jaws dropped seeing our child for the first time imitate any one-syllable sound that teacher made . Now our child can speak & identify objects - juice , banana , car , basic shapes , alphabets & numbers , just to name a few . Our words list is expanding !”
How does the APP collaborate with schools , workplaces and communities to create an autism-friendly environment while promoting understanding and acceptance ?
We are mostly focused on early intervention , as such we often collaborate with schools by providing consultations to teachers and staff to help them understand better how to help their students . In addition , we often send our staff to work in schools to support students ' transitions and learning . We will work in the community to help our students develop skills that facilitate independence . For example : using transport , shopping , understanding rules and knowing what to do in various places are all important for families .
What upcoming events or campaigns is APP organizing , and how can individuals and organizations support them ?
On October 21 , Autism Partnership will have two of our behavior consultants share their professional expertise on ASD intervention with parents of children with ASD and other specialists . This conference , A Treatment That Changes Lives , will explore the key breakthroughs with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for those on the spectrum . The five key themes that will be discussed are : school readiness for children with ASD , applying
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