Ispeak life publications5/5/2023 The Department of Education has made commendable strides in ensuring that children on the spectrum are supported in a caring and nurturing environment. Petty-Barrett expressed in part: “Today, I can speak about the importance our education system places on ensuring that the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delays are met. Chanelle Petty-Barrett, also gave an address, certain portions of which were so emotionally charged, that she moved many of those gathered to silent sobs with tears. The Permanent Secretary of Education, Mrs. “I leave you with a well-known quote: ‘Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am only a sounding brass and a tingling symbol.’ I urge you today, to speak and show love. We must nurture, care and support them and to help them become the best they can be. not to accept the disorder, but to accept the individuals affected. All of us as a community should be affected. “Autism is not the affected person’s familes’ problem alone. However, persons affected can live a full life if treatment and management begins early. Autism doesn’t stop when the affected individual reaches a certain age, except by divine intervention. The affected person’s thinking, learning, and problem solving abilities can range from gifted to severely challenged. Autism is a developmental issue of the brain, and it is not how a person looks. White continued: “It is key to note that persons with ASD frequently have other medical disorders and health issues such as gastro-intestinal disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, ADHD, anxiety and phobia. Today, I urge you to listen, pay attention and respond with a voice of love. We are too preoccupied to give then our time. Their voices cry out to us, trying to get our attention, but we have been too busy to hear or even listen. They seem to have been hidden, yet so visible before our eyes. I stand as a voice for those who seem to be unheard, but seen because of their differences-those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delays. White began, “as the founder of a vision that has become a reality. Ronya Foy-Connor who was quite instrumental in motivating and inspiring her towards the creation of the Ispeak Autism Society. White acknowledged that she highly respects a dear friend, Dr. The launch event was chaired by an Executive Member of the Society, Ms. White is the recognized President of this new Society. White in her noble efforts for pioneering such a worthy cause. The venue for the admirable launch was the Reymond Guishard Football Stadium Conference Room where many invited guests, and parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), had gathered to support Ms. Annishka White who is a devoted parent of an autistic child, the official launching of the Ispeak Autism Society took place last Thursday morning, March 22nd. With special attention called to the awareness of the condition, especially by Ms. The subject of autism has been prevalent in the news lately with particular emphasis given to its effects upon autistic persons and their families.
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