Autism in Ghana

One thing I've learned after doing some research about prominent social issues in Africa is the prevalence of abandonment and mistreatment of children with autism and other disorders.

Around the world, stigma related to autism inhibits proper treatment and support for families and individuals who desperately need support services. I am certainly no expert on autism or other disorders but I do know that an injustice done to one individual is cause enough to learn and take action.

I find hope in the number of organizations sprouting up in Ghana dedicated to providing support services to families and individuals affected by autism and autism spectrum disorders. Learn more about these efforts by visiting the links here, and hopefully you will find hope too:

http://www.newhorizon-school-gh.com/
http://www.jhr.ca/blog/2011/06/autism-in-ghana-part-ii-battling-stigma-and-education-youth/
http://globalautismproject.org/index.php?id=ghana
http://www.jhr.ca/blog/2010/08/ghanas-refuge-for-autism/

Bottom line: The need exists for passionate people to advocate for those who have to jump through hurdle after hurdle to advocate for themselves on their own. Learn more, spread the message, and jump into the passionate projects going on around the world!