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Alexis Miranda Foundation has in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service held a training program dubbed the “Trainer of Trainers” programme. Two teachers from each of the 10 regions of Ghana were selected and trained by 2 specialists in the field of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis on autism. The trainers,…

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…

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…

As part of our mission to enhance the lives of people living with Autism, on May 24th, 2016 we had the privilege of presenting MY OWN VOICE CHOIR with a check of $3,000 to enable them visit the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). BSO is an American orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of…

Reprinted from BestColleges.com This guide helps to identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues for college students and where and when to seek help. Left untreated, these issues can become debilitating for students, so whether you feel you are experiencing these issues or find yourself concerned for a friend or peer, it is important…