News: Autism: Awareness, Care, and Training Center Thrives in Ghana

Autism: Awareness, Care, and Training (AACT) is a parent support and child training center in Ghana founded by Serwah Quaynor, mother of a child with autism. As her child became older, Quaynor found she needed respite from caring from her son, she needed the support of other parents, and she wanted the opportunity for her child to learn and interact. AACT has been in existence since 1999 and now provides  academic, social development, and language skills to children along with autism awareness in the community and parent training. AACT strives to mainstream children into the school system when they have reached developmental milestones. AACT provides one-on-one instruction based on "art therapy, music, rhythm, and number skills to help each child progress at their own pace."

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