Project Report
| Oct 16, 2016
Summer Fun!
By Renee Townson | Project Leader
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Summer fun at the aqua park
This summer in Tajikistan many of the children IRODA works with enjoyed time at the Aqua Park. IRODA is always looking for new opportunities for children with autism to have fun alongside other children in the community. A lack of public awareness about autism sometimes makes it hard for families to go on outings with their children. However IRODA has found that going places as a group provides the support needed for children and families to try new things.
IRODA staff approached the Aqua Park earlier in the summer and organized regular days that they could come as a group to enjoy swimming and playing in the water. Some lovely summer days were then spent with children and their parents making the most of the city’s Aqua Park. The water not only provides a cool and relaxing place on a hot summer’s day but also a great place in which to learn new movement, communication, social and play skills.
Thank you for your support of IRODA’s work and being part of creating new and fun opportunities for children with autism in Tajikistan.
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Jul 20, 2016
Time for Parents
By Karen Purdie | Project Leader
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Parent meeting at IRODA
IRODA was started by a group of parents who understand the challenges that can arise when parenting a child with autism. Whenever possible IRODA looks for opportunities to support parents in this role. Recently we were thankful to have a visiting medical professional from the UK who is also a parent of a child with autism himself. He was able to meet with parents connected with IRODA and share from his own personal experience as well as his professional background.
Time spent discussing stress-management strategies and suggesting ways parents could help themselves and help each other was of great value. IRODA hopes to continue to facilitate opportunities for parents to get the support they need while also reaching out to one another. We are grateful for your partnership with IRODA that enables us to continue to find new ways to help children with autism and their parents in Tajikistan.
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Apr 21, 2016
Autism Awareness Month
By Karen Purdie | Project Leader
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Out and about in the city...
April has become globally recognized as Autism Awareness Month. For the last 6 years IRODA has made a focused effort in the month of April to increase understanding of autism amongst the general public. Prior to IRODA beginning it’s work here there was very little knowledge of autism amongst the medical profession and it was difficult for people with autism and their families to find acceptance or understanding within Tajik society.
As well as undertaking public awareness campaigns IRODA has created opportunities for families and their children with autism to participate in activities together within the community. It can be difficult for families to do this on their own when they feel a lack of support or acceptance when out in public with their child. But together families and children with autism have had lots of new and positive experiences in the community.
This April a group of volunteers in Tajikistan initiated a bike ride through the city to raise awareness about autism and IRODA’s work. It has been exciting to see other groups within Tajik society coming alongside IRODA to help increase understanding and work towards changing societal attitudes.
Thank you for your support of IRODA’s work in Tajikistan that is promoting greater awareness of autism and creating new opportunities for children adn with families.
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