The perception of the world of children with autism presented through the medium of art
 World Autism Awareness Day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly eight years ago to draw attention to the urgent needs of people with autism around the world. For thousands of people all over the world, who have autism, awareness makes a lifetime of difference. In the frames of World Autism Awareness Month, VivaCell-MTS and “International Child Development Center” have organized an exhibition in the lobby of VivaCell-MTS headquarters featuring 28 paintings by children with autism presenting their perception of the world. Since September 2006, children with autism have benefited from a variety of services provided at the International Child Development Center. Unfortunately, during these 10 years the number of children having problems with development, learning and socialization has increased. The cooperation of the International Child Development Center with VivaCell-MTS started in 2007. Attaching great importance to the communication problem of children with autism, the Company became the main supporter of children attending the center. During 2007-2016 VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 151 million to the International Child Development Center that provides individual, intensive educational treatment to children with autism based on principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. Thirty-seven children per year participate in the program owing to VivaCell-MTS support. Progress and positive changes are observed in terms of both social skills and relationships with peers. The trust towards the Center and the comfort level of the children has also increased. The treatment has resulted in improved learning skills and higher transition rates to inclusive schools. |
