The Key School for Children with Autism raises awareness through walk
The Key School is the oldest school in Johannesburg to offer specialized educational and therapeutic intervention.
The Key School for Children with Autism in Parktown bid farewell to Autism Acceptance Month on April 26.
Front: Sizwe Sjabangu.
According to the South African Government website, “The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, in 2007, to declare April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). World Autism Awareness Day shines a light on autism as a growing global health crisis.”
The website added that activities surrounding the day help to increase and develop world knowledge of autism and stress the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
Front: Thapelo Maketekete, Ayabulela Mbanguta and Kele Phalane. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
The school principal, Michelle Pellaton said the Autism awareness walk was meant to bring more awareness around Autism, “Even if it is to a small community and try to create a village in Parktown where all neighbours and companies feel accepted and heard and appreciated while celebrating our children.”
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