Description

The Autism Centre is a local support and education centre for children with autism that was founded in 1998 by a mother of a child with autism. AACT's mission is to support the families of children with autism. In order to achieve this mission, AACT focuses on two primary areas: 1) promoting awareness and understanding of autism in Ghana ; and 2) providing training and educational services to children with autism in order for them to function more effectively in society.

While developing countries understand autism as a medical disorder, the general public in Ghana have little or no understanding of autism. Given this "gap", families of children with autism are often left ostracized from their communities and extended families. In some cases, the mothers of children with autism are seen as "witches" that have possessed their child with evil spirits. For these reasons, having a child with autism in Ghana is a traumatic and painful experience for most families.

Highlights

A dedicated volunteer is required to help give additional one-on-one attention to the children through activities such as drama, dance, art, music and games.

Intern Types

• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 163 p/wk

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation
* Welcome pack
* In-country introduction to life in Ghana
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* 24/7 Emergency support

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Africa Intern's Mission Statement

Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.

Year Founded

2004