The World Autism Organisation (WAO), formally announced on November 21, 1998 in Luxembourg, has as its main objective to improve the quality of life for people with autism and their families in all parts of the world.
This may cover several aspects:
- Shares of information and awareness of national public institutions in addition to international organizations such as UNESCO, WHO, United Nations, etc..
- Awareness of parents and autistic persons to participate in associations representing their countries or the formation of the same, if not yet exist.
- Awareness of professionals in the fields of health and education in relation to the specific needs of individuals with autism. To promote interest in working with people with autism.
- Shares of initial and continuing vocational education and training in countries that need it urgently.
- Sharing information on an enlarged over the world to enrich our knowledge through each other's experiences.
From our work together and reach our strength of this force will reach a better quality of life for people with autism and their families.
11 - 14 JUNE
The WAO is launching a new exchange project between professionals and families of people with ASD from different countries...
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This international conference will look at some of the ways autism is percibed and supported across the globe entering into discussion of concepts and best practices, enabling us to promote linkages and expand perspectives.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION (CA)
The Council of Administration should be representative of various regions/continents. The membership of the Council of Administration shall be no less than seven or more than twenty five persons. The immediate past-President and the President-elect are "ex officio" members of the Council of Administration and, as such, are not counted in the total number of 25. The Council of Administration has the power to co-opt members according to certain circumstances.
The Council of Administration shall elect the first and second Vice-Presidents, the Honorary Secretary General and the Treasurer of World Autism Organisation.
Click here to download nominations to the Council of Administration (CA)
Click here to download nominations for President-Elect
Completed application forms must please be sent to the Honorary Secretary to be received by 30th September 2012:
E Mail secretary@worldautismorganisation.org Fax : +27 11 484 3171 P.O Box 84209. Greenside. 2034. South Africa.
Notice and Agenda for the 2012 General Assembly of the
World Autism Organisation
Date: Saturday 20th October 2012 at 10h00 – 13h00 Local time
Venue: Langvadbjerg, Ringkøbingvej 108, Snejbjerg, 7400 Herning, Denmark.
Click here to download Notice and Agenda