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Autism Awareness Uganda

Hi, we are Autism Awareness Uganda. We are a collection of passionate individuals, parents, professionals and organisations dedicated to creating awareness about autism and a support network for people living with autism and their carers.

What We Do

TRAINING

Skilling families and caregivers to improve daily living skills and the wellbeing of persons with autism, their functioning and participation in the home, at school, work and in the community.

AWARENESS RAISING AND ADVOCACY

Improving understanding of autism and mobilising communities/Ugandan society to change negative beliefs, attitudes and behaviours in support of persons with autism, their caregivers and families.

OUTREACH AND SUPPORT-NETWORK BUILDING

Extending care services, including counselling, information and referrals, to families and caregivers in their homes and communities.

Autism Awareness Uganda Highlights

1000+

Since we opened in 2020 we’ve sparked conversation and reached 500+ parents, caretakers and people through social campaigns.

12+

We have organised and coordinated 10+ events and trainings aimed at skilling families and caregivers to improve daily living skills and the wellbeing of persons with autism, their functioning and participation in the home, at school, work and in the community.

10+

We have partnered with 8 organisations and special needs professionals since 2020 who have been crucial in enabling us deliver key services and trainings to our community.

Latest News & Projects

Introducing the AAU Talkshow

In this episode, the ladies share about what happens next after receiving the news of the diagnosis. The truth🔥🔥! What did this experience look like for Patricia and Irene? As always, two different perspectives to show the uniqueness for each family. What steps were taken?🗒️ What are the best coping mechanisms?🤔🤔. Watch Now.

Support Our Work

Donate or Volunteer by joining a passionate team dedicated to creating a better world for people living with autism. Contact us on autismawarenessug@gmail.com/
0778508555.

AAU Community Voices

“When we are all aware, we all care. And life for my son, Harvey, and every one like him is much easier because we no longer wonder, we know.“― Patricia, Founder of Autism Awareness Uganda

“With autism awareness, we learn how to treat and care for our friends and loved ones till they grow to have meaningful and wonderful lives.”― Angelo, Autism Awareness Uganda volunteer

“Everyone deserves to live a meaningful life . It’s why I am committed to helping spread autism awareness in communities”– Autism Awareness Volunteer

Contact/Follow Us

Email: autismawarenessug@gmail.com
Address: Kankyokya Street, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda.

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