GUBA: supporting Families with AUTISM

Where have I been?!!! - Just heard a fascinating interview on the radio, on the way out. A young African woman, by the name of Manta spoke of the Guba Foundation. I can't believe that I have never heard of it. GUBA (Ghana UK-based Achievement Awards) not only acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Ghanaians but other worthy individuals. It aims to support families through developing awareness via the educational and financial support it offers. Currently, GUBA's focus is Awareness of Autism in the African Community. Sadly, it is said that those with autism are stigmatised in the African community due to a lack of support and understanding. GUBA has already run a seminar involving several experts in the field of child development, speech and language to explain what is known about autism. Families are taught to try and percieve the condition as another way of learning/a different type of ability, rather than an inability. - HOW GREAT! - The 2nd Autism Awareness event is about to be staged at Walworth Methodist Church Sat 12th Oct 2013, between 1pm - 6pm. This enlightening info has just made me wonder how different the African community is compared to other communities. Are other communities stigmatising Autism similarly? Some parents really don't know where to begin when they realise their precious child seem not to be developing at the expected rate. This event on the 12th should address many parents needs in order that they best support their child. ''Knowledge is the true organ of site, not the eyes.'' -Panchatantra- http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/diaspora/photo.day.php?ID=284532