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 25-27th. 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
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| 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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