Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru - CASP celebrates 40 years with an anniversary event in New York City

New York, NY – On September 19, 2019 over 140 international guests gathered at the Residence of the Ambassador of Peru to the United Nations in celebration of the 40^th anniversary of CASP.

Guests enjoyed a night of Peruvian music, cuisine, culture, a raffle, conversation and Pisco drinks. Attendees ranged from CASP supporters, behavioral practitioners, parents of children with different abilities and a large gathering of Peruvians.

Dr. Liliana Mayo, Ph.D. Founder and Executive Director of CASP spoke at the event, sharing the inspirational work of CASP. She also expressed her appreciation of the outpouring of support and enthusiasm for CASP. 

“I’m grateful to all of our guests who attended the fundraiser, whether this was the first time they heard about the center or were long-standing advocates of our organization. With additional support, we hope to expand opportunities to help more people with different abilities and their families throughout Lima and worldwide."

Ms. Sonia Balcazar de Meza Cuadra, wife to the Peruvian Ambassador to the UN and host for the event, and Dr. Maria del Pilar Trelles Thorne, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital and event organizer kicked of the event Dr. Trelles noted,

 “I am passionate about the profound impact that CASP has on individuals, families and professionals around the world. We wanted to organize this event to help raise funds—and awareness—for the Center, and share CASP’s 40 years of accomplishments, that can only bring us incredible pride as Peruvians. I am thrilled that so many guests could attend, contribute and help celebrate with us.”

The success of the fundraising event was possible with the support of the volunteers, donors and sponsors (see below).  

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Photos of the Event by Justine Cooper Photography -  NYC CASP Event Photos

Music at the Event by Michael Lloret & Sajde Waite - michael-lloret.com & showdogsnyc.com

Univision Interview - Univision Nueva York - Entrevista con Liliana Mayo

CASP in Kenya: Pan-African Congress on Autism 2019

With the theme of Autism in Africa: Debunking Myths and Stigma Through Diagnosis, Dedication and Evidence Based Interventions, the Pan-African Congress on Autism (PACA) held the first conference of this magnitude dedicated to the region in Nairobi, Kenya April 25-27^th.  Over 22 African countries were represented. 

Dr. Liliana Mayo, Executive Director and Founder of CASP was an invited presenter with the theme “The Power of 2: Families and Professionals Working as a Team”. 

It was an honor to have Dr. Liliana Mayo as one of our keynote speakers. Her message resonated with professionals, parents, government officials and adults with autism. 

It gave parents hope. It empowered both parents and professionals to work together so that individuals with different abilities can be independent, productive and happy.  

Undoubtedly, having the presence of Dr. Mayo representing Peru in the Congress is a great achievement for the country and an opportunity to learn more about the work that is being done to benefit the social and inclusion to work for people with different abilities. 

Many countries will be reaching out to Dr. Mayo for more information on CASP model.

~ Dr. Jane W. Paul – Director of Pan African Congress 2019

Presenters of the Pan-African Congress on Autism 2019

About PACA

PACA is a collaboration between organizations, professionals and advocates of people diagnosed with autism throughout the African continent, which seeks to ensure that this condition is recognized as a disability in Africa and can receive the support of resources and monetary funds to improve the life of people with autism in this continent.

The mission of PACA is to bring together African organizations that lead efforts to improve the quality of life of people living with autism spectrum disorders through awareness-raising activities, proper diagnosis, education and early and continuous evidence-based interventions in Africa .

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