"to all parents and caregivers of children with autism, I celebrate you..."

Hello Reader,

It's been a while!

Before I tell you what I have been up to, and hence the long hiatus... let me tell you about the significance of today.

Today, 2nd April is World Autism Awareness Day!
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A day to really think about and celebrate all the amazing people with autism in our lives.
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It is also a day to deepen our understanding and culture of acceptance, recognizing that neurodiversity enriches our communities in countless ways.
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And for our students with autism and their families, today is a reminder of the daily opportunity they go through to learn something new about themselves.
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Our schools are also not left out!
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We need to make sure they are places where everyone feels included. Places where our students with autism get the support they actually need. Not just paper support!
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Early intervention is therefore paramount.
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Our teachers also need to really understand and be equipped with comprehensive training on autism spectrum disorder, which will enable them to implement effective and inclusive teaching strategies.
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These things are doable! We just need to be intentional about it.
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Lastly, we all need to work on breaking down those old stereotypes and misunderstandings, just by talking and learning more about autism.
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And to all parents and caregivers of children with autism, I celebrate you!
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You deserve so much support beyond what you receive. You need access to resources, support groups, respite care, accessibility for your kids, and most of all respect.
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YOU DESERVE IT!
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To your success and that of your students.
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Farouk Hassan
Lead Advisor, TISHA Consult

"Learning Support Academy is empowering schools to set-up effective learning support systems that uses a multi-level approach, without the unnecessary expenses." - Farouk Hassan