The Autism Society Philippines Dumaguete Chapter and GPRehab will celebrate National Autism Consciousness Week, declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 711 on January 16 to 22. 

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Autismo Paghandaan: Maagap na Deteksyon at Interbensyon Isakatuparan” which focuses on the importance of early intervention in order to address the concerns of children with autism, and, in this way, give them the opportunity to become independent and productive in the community.

Program coordinator Rolando Villamero Jr. of the GPRehab Advocacy said the celebration aims at generating awareness in the community about autism, empowering the parents of children with autism, and children themselves, and including the larger community in the advocacy for the rights of children with autism.

An assessment for children with autism has also been organized. This aims to assist parents in detecting signs of autism in their children.

In order to encourage the participation of students from elementary and college in the advocacy for autism, a Bulletin Making Contest and Inter-School Collaborative Poster Making Contest have been held.

There will also be “Angels Walk for Autism” on January 21, from Quezon Park to Robinsons Place to be participated in by children with autism, parents, regular and SpEd teachers, SpEd and Psychology students from the different universities in Dumaguete, and government officials.

A short program will be held after the walk at the Robinsons Place Dumaguete Atrium.*RG

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