After a successful congress in 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand, the ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) will be having its second congress on April 27 and 29, 2013 at the Rizqun International Hotel, Brunei Darussalam.
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The camp that will be participated by youths with autism from the different ASEAN countries will focus on developing their socialization skills through different structured activities. It will also provide them with opportunities to develop their personal and management skills. A gala night fashion show style will culminate the camp wherein the youths will showcase their respective national costumes.
Autism Society Philippines (ASP) will be represented by Erlinda Koe, Chair Emeritus, Cecile Sicam, Vice President, Mary Grace Adviento, Auditor, Gina Bermudo, Trustee and Ranil Sorongon, Executive Director.
ASP’s Dream Girls, Thara Marie Santiago and Danica EscasiƱas, will join the youth camp and will be singing during the Camp’s Opening Ceremony and the Gala Night. Thara’s Mommy Geeta and Nica’s Mommy Christine, together with Ms. Estirlinda, the personal assistant of Thara, will accompany the young ladies in this momentous event.
AAN is a parent support organization in Southeast Asia that promotes the rights and welfare of persons with autism and their families. It is composed of parent organizations from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability in Bangkok, Thailand serves as its Secretariat.
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