I was a primary teacher for 4 years. From my experience teaching in inclusive classes, autistic pupils make the most progress when teachers provided an individualised programme that addresses specific social, personal and learning difficulties. 

Availability of inclusion resources like safe and calm learning environment, educational materials, school budgets and teacher assistants have been suggested in different studies as essential prerequisites to successfully include students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With the recent influx of children diagnosed with ASD, it would save schools a lot of time to proactively make the accommodations that will allow all children to learn in environments that are free of unnecessary challenges. Teachers will encounter enough significant challenges that they could not anticipate; it would be smart of us to take care of those that can be anticipated.

In conjunction with the month of Autism Awareness and Ramadan, I’m fundraising for IDEAS Autism Centre to help in providing early intervention through education, therapy and outdoor play equipment to enable children with autism to live their best lives.

No amount is too small and every single donation will be greatly appreciated. May Allah bless you for your generosity. Thank you. 

Love,

Waafini