Orange Foundation continues supporting children with autism

Orange Foundation and “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation have announced the scope of the “Let’s Help Autistic Children” project for the year 2014. Launched in 2010, the project aims at improving early detection of autism in Armenia, supporting autistic children and their parents in all related issues, as well as implementing modern tools for autism diagnostic and treatment.

“This is already the 4th year of our cooperation with “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation. One of the most important objectives of this partnership is to create the necessary environment for autistic children, which will contribute to the full integration of these kids in the society, will help their parents, will as well provide the professional staff with more innovative tools for autism diagnostic and treatment. This partnership will also contribute to the development and education of the children diagnosed with autism,” said Francis Gelibter, Chairman of the Board of Orange Armenia Foundation.

In 2014 the project will focus on establishing a community-based comprehensive model of integrated services for children with autism and other communication disorders. The kindergarten and school in Malatia-Sebastia community will be adapted to the needs of autistic children - necessary tools will be provided as well as corresponding training and experience sharing sessions will be organized for mentors and teachers working with these children.

As set traditionally, this year the project will as well finance a 14 day trip of 16 children diagnosed with autism and other communication disorders accompanied by their parents and caretakers to a special recreational Summer Camp in Aparan.