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April is Autism Awareness Month. Persatuan Autisma Melaka Tengah launches campaign Autism is Treatable! Early Intervention is Crucial! with the aim to make the public aware of early signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder and therapy / treatment / teaching methodology that could help an autistic child. Our activities throughout the month include distribution of booklets titled ‘about Persatuan Autisma Melaka Tengah, about Autism Spectrum Disorder’, distribution of posters regarding early signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, publication of articles regarding early signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in the newspapers, two free public talks on teaching methodology / therapy / treatment for autistic children and finally ‘Walk for Autism 2010 at Malacca World Heritage City’ as the peak event.
Please support us in our efforts to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and help us to fight this complex disorder. We really appreciate Yang Bhg Tan Sri / Puan Sri / Datuk / Datin / Sir / Madam participation and contribution in the "Walk of Autism 2010 at Malacca World Heritage City"
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Walk For Autism 2010 at Malacca World Heritage City
OBJECTIVES
- To raise public awareness regarding signs and symptoms of autism as to allow early identification and early intervention.
- To raise vital funds for Persatuan Autisma Melaka Tengah.
- To strengthen and unite local autism community.
- To raise RM300,000 for setting up a permanent premises for Persatuan Autisma Melaka Tengah.
Date : 25th April 2010 (Sunday)
Time : 7:30 a.m. - 09:30 a.m.
Venue : A'Famosa, Banda Hilir
Route : A'Famosa - Clock Tower - Hereen St - Jonker St - Lorong Hang
Jebat - Jln Laksamana - Clock Tower - A'Famosa (≈2.5km)
Guest of Honour : YAB Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, The Chief Minister
of Malacca and wife, YABhg Datin Seri Hjh. Asmah Bt. Ab. Rahman
Autism Is Treatable!
Early Intervention Is Crucial!
Programmes
07:30 - 07:45 Arrival of Guest of Honour, Distinguished Guests and Walkers
07:45 - 07:50 Welcoming address by Chairman of President of Persatuan
Autisma Melaka Tengah, Melaka
07:50 - 08:00 Address by Datuk Yusof Bin Hj Jantan, Datuk Bandar, Majlis Bandaraya
Melaka Bersejarah
08:00 - 08:15 Address by YAB Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, Chief
Minister of Malacca
08:15 - 08:30 Opening Ceremony and Presentation of Donation
08:30 - 09:30 Walk together with YAB Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, Chief
Minister of Malacca and wife, YABhg Datin Seri Hjh. Asmah Bt. Ab.
Rahman
09:30 Refreshment
Cost: RM20 (a T-Shirt and a booklet)
Co-organisers :
- Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah
- Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Melaka
- The Trishawman Team
- Ysynergy
Be a part of it! Spread the word!
Join us in our Upcoming Event
Path to Autism Recovery......
"My Journey in recovering my daughter from Autism Spectrum Disorder, from regression to progress. This journey has been full of challenges. Learn about the effective therapies and treatments that has helped us the most."... Marissa Bagshaw. (http://www.mayaviktoria.blogspot.com)
Date : 24th April 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm
Venue : Mahkota Medical Centre Conference Hall (Basement)
Speakers
Puan Marissa Bagshaw, a mother of two children. She was previously an Account Manager with several international IT companies. Her eldest daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2008. Since then, she has dedicated her time and energy in recovering her daughter. She is also the founder of KL Biomed http://www.klbiomed.com/ a support network for parents doing Biomedical Intervention in Malaysia.
Puan Rafidah Ramly , a mother of three children. She was formerly the senior legal advisor in various financial institutions. She gave up her legal career when her 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with severe Autism. She has 4 years hands-on experience with various therapies and treatments for Autism. Her daughter is now 7 years old. In 2009, she co-founded KL Biomed Support Group with Marissa.
Donna Schmidt - she is the mother of 4 children, living in Singapore . Her second son was diagnosed with severe Autism at age 2 years 8 months old. He also presented multiple medical illnesses since birth including heart defect. After doing ABA and speech therapy, she started biomedical intervention just before he turned 7 years 10 months old. He is now 10 years old and going to a mainstream school. He is recovered from Autism! Donna is a Rescue Angel from Generation Rescue (www.generationrescue.org) and provides hope and support to families living in Singapore and Thailand.
Target Participants : Parents, Volunteers, Teachers, Professionals
Admission : Free
Language : English and BM
No. of Pax : 100
Closing Date : 15-4-2010
Please contact : Kek Kuan - 019-6699285
Mok - 012-9350717
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