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Association IRODA Parents of children with autism initiative
Dushanbe
Tajikistan
https://autism-tj.weebly.com/Full Member
Type of organisation
Non-governmental organization
Thematic focus
Child rights and child protection
Access to services
Parenting support programs
Social inclusion for children with special needs
Organisation groups
Full and Affiliate Members of ISSA
Targeted age groups
Birth to three
Three to six
Six to ten
10+
Direct targeted groups
Educators (daycare, kindergarten, primary school)
Health professionals
Higher education staff
Local authorities
Managers of services
Parents/care-takers
Policy makers
Vulnerable and marginalized groups of children (e.g., Roma, children with disabilities)
Mission
IRODA exists to advocate for the rights and interests of people with autism, and endeavours to ensure that they have access to quality services appropriate for their unique needs. IRODA aims to see persons with autism treated with dignity and respect, as valued members of society. IRODA’s current work includes: -raising awareness of autism to promote increased understanding of the needs of these children and their families amongst the medical and educational professions and the general public
-working in conjunction with the government and other non-governmental organizations to provide appropriate services for children and adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities (1,5-19years old)
-providing training on early intervention, family centred models, inclusion and autism in a range of formats and setting for parents and professionals
-lobbying and providing relevant information to legislators in attempts to gain the rights denied to those on the autism spectrum.
-working in conjunction with the government and other non-governmental organizations to provide appropriate services for children and adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities (1,5-19years old)
-providing training on early intervention, family centred models, inclusion and autism in a range of formats and setting for parents and professionals
-lobbying and providing relevant information to legislators in attempts to gain the rights denied to those on the autism spectrum.