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The Regent Association of Psychology Students (RAPS), has paid a visit to the Autism Awareness Training Centre at Kokomemle, a centre established to support individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This visit was organized as part of the association’s mandate to support society and provide hands-on opportunities for members to add to their theoretical knowledge.
During the visit, members of the association got the chance to spend time and show love to children living with autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Members of the association took part in an information session at the centre to educate participants on the causes of autism as well as how to detect the early signs of the disorder. The session was led by Madam Matilda Abruquah, a staff at the Autism Awareness Training Centre.
While at the centre, members also participated in a seminar organised by the School for Siblings of Autistic Children. The seminar sought to teach people with siblings living with autism, how to understand, as well as deal with the stigmatization they experience.
“It was a real eye-opening experience. We learnt how to effectively interact with autistic children and also did our best to inspire the children and young adults to maximize their abilities”, said Eunice Kufualor, a member of the association.
A donation was made by RAPS to support teaching and learning at the centre. Items donated included stationery, toiletries, and bags of water.
The items were presented by Mrs Vida Oppong, a lecturer at Regent, on behalf of the association.
The executives of RAPS expressed their gratitude to all who donated and supported in one way or the other to make the visit successful and inspiring.
The Regent Association of Psychology Students is a student club at Regent, open to students of the BSc. Human Development with Psychology programme.
Source: Raphael Apetorgbor
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