Together For Autism Gambia

Autism Awareness Day 💙 Today we celebrate the uniqueness and strengths of people on the autism spectrum. At Together for Autism Gambia, we believe awareness and acceptance are key to building an inclusive society. Let’s listen, learn, and embrace diversity.

Day 1 & 2 of 30! Do you know what autism really is? Discover the signs, strengths, and ways to support people on the spectrum. Knowledge is the first step toward acceptance! #AutismAwareness #TogetherForAutismGambia

On Sunday, 18th January, a parent meeting for the Bendula children was held in Tanji, focusing on autism awareness. Our founder, attended as an invited guest, representing TFAG and as a parent, where she shared insights and engaged in discussions with parents. #autismawareness

A year on, the voices of parents and professionals continue to remind us why awareness, acceptance, and collaboration matter in supporting children on the spectrum. 💙 Relive the powerful moments from TFAG’s Introduction Event. Here’s to Acceptance. Inclusion. Action.✨

Introducing the Spin-Up Buddy Program! Together for Autism Gambia is building skills, strengthening families, and creating real connections through home-based support for autistic children and adults. Become a Buddy or support a family, learn, grow, and make an impact! 🤝

Together for Autism Gambia!!🥳💙 A journey of teaching, learning, and advocating, one child, one story, one community at a time. 
We stand for awareness, acceptance, inclusion, and unwavering support for autistic children and their families.

🧠💙 Understanding Stimming 💙🧠 Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior which is common, natural and a part of how many autistic people express themselves, regulate emotions, or cope with sensory input. Let’s understand and support stimming with empathy and awareness. 🎗️

💙 Together for Autism Gambia x BHS Academy 💙 We were honored to be invited by BHS Academy to lead an in-person workshop on “Understanding Neurodiversity: Autism and Beyond.” The session fostered empathy, inclusion, and awareness of autism, building a more inclusive Gambia.

Over the weekend, our team at TFAG proudly joined GASAN for their inspiring Walk/Run for Autism, a beautiful event dedicated to promoting love, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals on the spectrum and their families. 💙

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Please fill the form if you are joining us, together we believe in making our community and environment accomodating for children with autism in The Gambia.

We are thrilled to announce @Gasangambia is hosting a special Walk/Run for Autism to ensure that everyone can participate. This isn’t just a walk, it’s a powerful statement of love, acceptance, and solidarity with individuals on the spectrum and their families. #autismawareness

Over the weekend, history was made as four autism organizations in The Gambia came together to form the Gambia Autism Societies (G.A.S.), a united alliance for advocacy, awareness, and inclusion. Under the theme “Unity for Autism Advocacy in The Gambia”. The work starts now!

This happens when a person receives more input than they can process, causing discomfort, anxiety, or distress. For example, a noisy, brightly lit room may overwhelm someone with sensory sensitivities, leading to headaches, nausea, or a fight, flight, or freeze response. #autism

Our founder, Ms. Sirreh Saho, paid a special visit to Nemasu Care Home, where she trained caregivers on practical and compassionate ways to better support the children, especially Junkunda, an inspiring child on the autism spectrum. #TogetherForAutismGambia #autism #different

Did you know? Autistic people often have other conditions such as; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Together, we improve the quality of life and promote inclusion!

At our first gathering, TFAG and GAADD brought together parents, guardians, educators, and advocates of autistic children to share experiences and learn. The event aimed to highlight the daily challenges and celebrate the uniqueness of raising individuals on the spectrum.

We hosted our first “ JOTAI” & it was a huge success! TFAG, in partnership with GAADD, invited parents, educators, and advocates to a safe space to share experiences , learn, and connect. The event was held for parents and others to familiarise ourselves with daily struggles.