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A training and development project to improve services and opportunities…
A training and development project to improve services and opportunities for social inclusion for children and young people with autism in Romania
(Pasco G. et al, 2014)
Introduction
- A number of strategies aimed at developing knowledge & skills among professionals & increasing awareness in political & public spheres
Professionals expertise & infrastructure often lag behind & strategies to implement positive change on a national level may appear unachievable or unaffordable
Increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)- condition that related to the brain development that impacts how a person perceives & socializes with others, causing problems in social communication and interaction
(Mayo Clinic, 1998)
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Method
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Media Campaign
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3 main objectives:
1) Information & raising awareness in schools
2) Information about autism for the general public
3) Advocacy for National Strategy for the social integration of people with autism
- 1 television spot
- 3 audio spots
- 10 press releases
- 16000 posters
- 30000 flyers (schools & parents)
- 8, 25 minutes radio iv with autism professionals
- 6 public event
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Result
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Media Campaign
- Estimated to have reached 8.15 million people
Conclusion
- The project provide transferable model low- & middle-income to achieve significant impact on the quality & quantity of diagnostic & therapeutic services
- level of knowledge & awareness among policy markers & the wider public have also been raised via the project
- changes of perceptions towards people with autism will increase the opportunities social & workplace for them
- Increase knowledge & practical experience while enhanced & access appropriate service for among specialist professionals that working with children & young people with ASDs