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AMF’s Executive Director in Washington, DC with US Legislators

On Wednesday, Nov 14th 2018, the Alexis Miranda Foundation, as part of a team of experts and advocates on Autism had the opportunity to meet with legislators in Washington D.C to discuss a number of important things that we wanted to bring to the forefront of their attention during this Lame Duck session. The session…

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Alexis Miranda Foundation renovates center at Dzorwulu Special School

The Alexis Miranda Foundation has renovated an autism resource centre at the Dzowulu Special School. The resource centre is expected to provide a conducive environment for children with special needs and also serve as a training centre for special education teachers across the country. In an interview with Citi News on the sidelines of the event, the Director of Operations…

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A child with autism can’t engage with the world if kept at home

Imagine a scene. A 5-year-old boy holding his mom’s hand heads into a packed auditorium to see an Elmo show. Suddenly and without warning, he breaks into a full-body tantrum, starts shrieking at high pitch, pounds his head with both fists, and rams his skull into the floor. Everyone is watching, horrified and afraid. This…

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ASPIRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Aspire Internship Program is designed to help adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related profile navigate the various aspects of the work environment while gaining important on-the-job skills. Key program features include our Aspire career counselors and weekly seminars designed to optimize the internship experience. GOALS OF INTERNSHIP PROGRAM To help interns learn the…

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