Saturday, July 9, 2011

Global Autism Project in Nairobi, Kenya

Global Autism Project -Kaizora Consultants Ltd.
Nairobi, Kenya
Website issue: Autism around the world-http://www.globalautismproject.org
The organization Global Autism Project is provides help and services for parents, teachers, and children who have or are dealing with autism. Kaizora in Nairobi is part of the Global project that services families in Nairobi.  The organization is now working on in home visits and care for families who cannot make it to the center do to transportation or other issues.  The families they are servicing rang in age but the two sessions I read about were preschool age children with different disabilities.   One of the challenges they run into is language diversity.  The families they are working with have limited English skills but still remain optimistic about the help they will receive.  The organization is extremely devoted to the families in their care and work with each child on an individual basis as to reduce distractions for the child.

Related Topic of the Week-
It has been confirmed to me that all over the world people deal with and struggle with the best methods to incorporate and manage multiple language inclusion.  That across the world there is no “one” language that is spoken.  Every country is being transformed into a Multilanguage area.  We are not alone.

Contact Update:
I went with this organization since I am fascinated with Autism.  I have sent many emails to organizations around the world but have received not contacts yet.  It is a little frustrating.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    It is interesting how autism is a global issue. Many people do not realize it is affecting children worldwide. I would have never though of Kenya as a source to look to for autism research. Thank you for sharing!

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  2. LillianeJuly 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Hello Leslie, Your choice of topic gives me a it's a small world feeling. I'm guilty of thinking children in such places as Kenya only suffer from malnutrition and aids. Thank you for opening my eyes.

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