Autism is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that causes the child's disability to communicate and interact with others,
with significant difficulties in Social Interaction,
Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication and Repetitive Behaviors.
WORLDAUTISM AWARENESSDAY: APRIL 2
April 2ndis the World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), declared by the United Nations General Assembly resolution "62/139" in 2007 as an annual day to take measures to raise Awareness about people with Autism throughout the World.
The 'Light it up blue' for Autism annual campaign was launched in 2010 by 'Autism Speaks', the largest Autism Organization in the World, along with the international autism community in recognition of UN sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day and April, as World Autism Month in order to commemorate persons with autism and their families.
Thousands of iconic landmarks and buildings join the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities around the world to “light in blue” in support of people living with autism.
Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place during April in Lebanon and around the World to increase understanding and acceptance and further support people with autism.
'LIGHT IT UP BLUE' IN LEBANON for AUTISM AWARENESS
AAA joined the International LIUB Campaign to raise Autism Awareness and organized several activities, such as LIUB across Lebanon, Wear it Blue for Autism, and several Conferences at Schools, Universities and Hotels.
This event was sponsored by the generosity of Mr Roger Bakhos and his team.
Big Thanks to Mrs Rania Ziade Ashkar and her program #MTVAlive to shed a bright light on Autism.
في اليوم العالمي للتوحد، أضيئت الـmtv باللون الازرق
Dalton City Festival - LIUB April 7, 2018
The Scouts du Liban et Guides du Liban, will be raising Autism Awareness at the Freres Maristes of Jbeil on the 6th, 7th & 8th of April, "Dalton City Festival"
On the 7th of April, there will be a special event in the evening, for children with Autism in the afternoon and lighting in blue at their "Who's got talent" event.
KEMPINSKI SUMMERLAND HOTEL - LIUB April 18, 2017
TOWARDS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION
AAA Raising Autism Awareness at Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut on April 18th 2017 with blue ribbons & balloons #LIUB
We're proud of you !
Kempinski hotel & staff are amazing!
#acceptance #inclusion #hotel #welcoming #staff
AUB LIUB - Psychology Students Society and Mental Health Awareness Club
On the occasion of the Autism Awareness Month, with the cooperation of Dr Nidal Daou, the American University of Beirut (AUB) Psychology Students Society and Mental Health Awareness Club working together to raise awareness about Autism, wearing #Blue organised a bake-sale that the proceeds went to AAA - Autism Awareness Association.
Adma International School - LIUB -A PRIL 7 2017
On the occasion of the Autism Awareness Month, AAA had a presentation to Adma International School about Autism Awareness and Acceptance.
Together We Can Solve The PuzzleLWIS-AiS-Adma International School Going Blue Autism Awarenes Month #LIUB
Thank you AiS for raising Autism Awareness among the young generation towards Acceptance, Understanding & Inclusion.
Light it up Blue for Autism in Lebanon - April 2, 2017
On the eve of World Autism Day, Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa Sanctuary went blue for the second year, by the Autism Awareness Association AAA, as a sign of support to the Int’l Autism Awareness campaign, stressing on the importance of inclusion in the society and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention as well as family support.
On the eve of April 2016, AAA launched the largest Autism Awareness campaign in Lebanon by participating at the 'Light it up Blue' for Autism campaign across Lebanon and lighting in blue several major ancient monuments, from the South to the North of Lebanon.
For the first time in Lebanon, The Citadels of Saida, Byblos & Tripoli and Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, Harissa went blue by AAA, to spread Autism Awareness in Lebanon, along with several Lebanese monuments: Safadi Cultural Center, Rashid Karame Int'l Fair, Chateau Rweiss and Jeita Country Club.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should NOT be used as a substitute
for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider.
