AAA has been improving the lives of persons with Autism
Many children can't have access
to Special Education in Lebanon
AAA has been improving the lives of persons with Autism
Many children can't have access
to Special Education in Lebanon
.jpg/:/rs=w:1209,cg:true,m)
Autism Awareness 2025
🎉 10 Years of Impact!
Join us to celebrate AAA 10th Anniversary, for a magical night of Wine, Dine, and Dance by the sea 🌊✨
All proceeds support students with Autism 💙
📍 Bar Du Port Jal el Dib, Aishti Bldg
📅 Thursday, July 3 🕣 8:30 PM
Can’t wait to see you there! 💃🕺
Ticket Price: 100$
Can be settled by OMT Pay (with no extra fees)
Autism Awareness 2025
بتبرعك، بتعيّش الأمل، بتنشر الدعم، وبتساعد ذوي التوحد.
كل خطوة بتقربنا لعالم أكثر شمولية وفهم. شاركونا في هذه الحملة وخلونا نكون جزء من دعم ذوي التوحد. 💙
Thank you @raniaziadeashkar for launching the campaign and your support.
With your donation, you bring hope, spread support, and help individuals with autism.
💙 Every step brings us closer to a more inclusive and understanding world.
Join us in the AAA Campaign 2025 and let’s be part of supporting individuals with autism. 💙
Thank you @sociallablb team and @Dorissokhon for the campaign 💙
DONATE TO AAA
It's the magical season of giving
Every Penny counts
You can donate as little as 10$
AAA accepts your donations on the OMT PAY app,
Or, you can deposit at any OMT location,
into "AAA Business wallet, Ref 70125407"
Thank you for your contribution 🙏
Afternoon Therapy Sessions at AAA
We are excited to introduce our new afternoon service:
Psychotherapy with Ms. Léa Dib,
a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Child and Adolescent.
Our range of services also includes:
- Behavioral Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Psychomotor Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Schedule your session now by contacting us at: 70125407 or 76963849
Annual Mass for Autism
Our Annual mass on the occasion
of World Autism Month
with the wonderful ladies of Our Lady of Assumption church Rabweh
Greek Night for autism
حرصاً على عادتها في كل عام، أقامت جمعية الأهل لدعم التوحد حفلة عشائها السنوي، حضره إلى جانب رئيسة الجمعية السيدة غادة حايك مخول ونائبة الرئيس الوزيرة السابقة فيوليت الصفدي والهيئة الإدارية والعامة، لجنة الأهل وأصدقاء الجمعية، نقيب المحامين السابق في بيروت ناضر كسبار وعدد كبير من الشخصيات الإجتماعية والفنية والإعلامية، وبعض المؤثرين على وسائل التواصل الإجتماعي.
استهل العشاء بكلمة ترحيب ألقتها رئيسة الجمعية غادة حايك مخول، حيث ركزّت فيها على عمل جمعية الأهل لدعم التوحد، وسعيها لتلبية إحتياجات أبنائها كافة، ووقوفها إلى جانب الأهل لتوفير البيئة المناسبة للأولاد من ذوي طيف التوحد. كما أشارت إلى أهمية الإستمرارية والثبات في رسالة الجمعية وتوفير كافة الخدمات لأولادها رغم الظروف الأليمة التي يعيشها اللبنانيون. وشكرت مخول كل أصدقاء الجمعية والحضور الذين يشكلون فريق الدعم الأساسي لكي تواصل الجمعية رسالتها الإنسانية والتوعوية. تخلل حفل العشاء تومبولا ومزاداً خيريأً قدمته الإعلامية نسرين الصدّيق حداد، حيث استمتع الحضور بالعروض الفنية.
World Autism Day 2024
World Autism Day , April 2, 2024
A mass and Light it up blue for Autism of our lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa
You can make a small contribution to help EDUCATE a child with AUTISM and SAVE his Future!
Thank you for providing support to the association’s initiative and projects.
AAA Visit to General Josph Aoun - 2018
An amazing initiative and a commendable effort of the Lebanese Army - Air force, thanks to commander in chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Joseph Aoun, to carry the flag of the AAA - Autism Awareness Association, in Support to our cause !
قام وفد من أعضاء الهيئة الادارية لجمعية الأهل لدعم التوحدAAA بزيارة شكر لقائد الجيش اللبناني العماد جوزف عون ، و قدمت له رئيسة الجمعية السيدة غادة الحايك مخول درعا تقديريا للمبادرة الفريدة والاستثنائية، الأولى في لبنان والعالم، باستقبال الأولاد المصابين بالتوحد وعائلاتهم في القاعدة الجوية في مطار بيروت ورفع علم الجمعية على متن طائرة مروحية عسكرية من بيروت الى جبيل، للتوعية عن التوحد، هذا الإضطراب الذي لا دواء له، والذي أصبحت نسبته عالية جدا فيصيب واحد من 59، كما أعلنت الجمعية أنها بصدد تأسيس مركز للأشخاص المصابين بالتوحد.
كذلك شكروا السيدة دولّلي عون رحّال اهتمامها وتعاونها. وضم الوفد، الى السيدة مخول، السيدات: فيوليت الصفدي، ماريا أبي نصر، كوليت مسعد وكارلا الراسي.
Jbeil NDS Hospital Conference
On the occasion of Autism Day 2024,
CHU-NDS University Hospital
Pediatric Department
organized a seminar,
in collaboration with the AAA association
underscoring the importance of awareness and inclusion
for individuals with autism.
Experts including Dr. Hayssam Tarabay, Dr. Sayed Greige, and AAA President, Mrs. Ghada Hayek Makhoul provided invaluable insights, emphasizing the need for tailored support and advocacy.
The discussion, enriched by Mrs. Katia Habib and Mrs. Eliccia Azar, highlighted therapeutic interventions and strategies. Additionally, the excellence of the intervention by the USEK neurodevelopmental disorders research team, comprised of Deputy President Pr Walid Hleihel, Dr. Tania Bitar, Dr. Perla Gerges and Dr Melyssa Rouphael, about their area of expertise such as mutations, biomarkers, and epigenetics, with numerous publications and significant advances, was underscored.
AAA White 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 2023
The Autism Awareness Association (AAA) held a 'White Sunset' party on Friday, September 29, at LaMezcaleria Jal El Dib, to celebrate the inauguration of its new section for younger children with autism, in addition to the main section of young adults with autism.
It was a special evening, dressed in white, symbolizing the hope and support, despite the difficult circumstances that we are going through,
in the presence of AAA president and members of the association and a large number of friends who gathered to provide support to the association’s initiative and projects.
SPECIAL DAY WITH ZIMMER BIOMET @ ABC DBAYEH
It was a special day with Biomet volunteers at c2c iPlay ABC Dbayeh playground
Thanks everyone for making this day a very special day!!
PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP 2023
AUTISM SERVICES CENTER, ANTELIAS
APRIL 26, 2023
Our center had organized a Parent Support Group session for mothers of children with autism, and it turned out to be an incredibly moving and insightful event.
The focus of the meeting was to provide a safe, supportive space where moms could share their experiences, challenges, and victories, big or small, with others who truly understand.
The topic sparked deep and heartfelt conversations around daily routines, emotional resilience, navigating therapies, and the importance of self-care.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. Many moms expressed how comforting it was to feel seen and heard, and several mentioned a renewed sense of community and connection.
One mom shared, "It's the first time I’ve felt like I’m not alone on this journey.
Christmas Fair
The Autism Awareness Association (AAA)
invites to join our Christmas Fair
Draw A Smile on the face of a child with Autism
You can support our cause by purchasing our products:
Delicious Cookies,
Pearls of Sugar with Christmas decoration
Concrete Christmas gifts, Candles..
You can make a small contribution to help EDUCATE a child with AUTISM and SAVE his Future!
“The smallest of contributions made collectively makes the biggest difference!"
Thank you for providing support to the association’s initiative and projects.
Free Online Training Sessions
You are invited to attend 8 training sessions
with Dr Georges Chedid
Topics are mentioned in link below
based on ABA Principles and techniques.
Training is granted by Polish aid in Lebanon
LIONS AUTISM CONFERENCE
LIONS CHARITY CENTER, SIN EL FIL
MAY 26, 2023
PARENTS STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
AUTISM SERVICES CENTER, ANTELIAS
NOVEMBER, 2023
WORLD AUTISM DAY 2023: CHURCH visit
RABIYEH, APRIL 19, 2023
WORLD AUTISM DAY 2023: c2c visit
AUTISM SERVICES CENTER, ANTELIAS
APRIL 03, 2023
About AAA
AAA is a Non-Governmental, Non-Political & Non-profit Organization, registered in 2015, under official Decree No: 1946.
AAA was founded by advocate parents who volunteered to enhance the life of families with Autism in Lebanon for a better future.
AAA INTERVIEWS: World Autism Month 2021
APRIL is World Autism Awareness Month, AAA was invited to participate in several interviews on local and international Media stations during the month of April 2021, to promote better understanding, acceptance and inclusion of persons with autism.
Every person has the right to be accepted and to have social activities, each one depending on his skills and abilities.
You can check our interviews
on DW-Arabic: https://youtu.be/x44etbm5q0s
France-24 Arabic: https://youtu.be/0lgfYDYXM34
Sky-News-Arabia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzSACcrrb0
MTV alive: https://youtu.be/YZm1Tc7pDes
Al-Jazeera: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2820499828263158&id=1583450261968127
Mariam TV: https://youtu.be/IbKO0dirIhk
Tele-Lumiere Noursat & Charity
Christmas celebration at Chateau Rweiss
AAA Students and team were invited to celebrate a very special Christmas party at Chateau Rweiss, on December 17th, 2021.
Check more pictures on Facebook
World Autism DAY: APRIL 2
APRIL 2 is World Autism Awareness Day: many events and awareness activities take place during the month of April to increase understanding and acceptance and further support to persons with autism around the world, such as the Light It Up Blue Campaign
Our Services
AAA offers many services to families with Autism at AAA Autism Services Center (ASC)
- Daily classes for children and adults with Autism with Specialized individual education (IEP)
- Psychomotor & Speech Therapy sessions
- Assessment Sessions in Psychomotor & Speech skills
- Parents Support & Guidance with online training sessions
- Webinars and workshops
ABOUT AAA
Our Challenges
AAA is struggling to support the families due to the:
- Severe economic crisis,
- Beirut Blast outrageous consequences
- the Covid-19 Global Pandemic
join us if you're a parent of a child with autism
Many studies report that parents of children with autism experience more stress than other parents and may feel isolated and alone.
When you’re looking after a child with ASD, it’s also important to take care of yourself. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best parent you can be to your child in need.
Our team will support you in getting along with autism and meeting other autism parents. We also work together to connect you with the services you need.
What is Autism
ABOUT AUTISM
ABOUT AUTISM
ABOUT AUTISM
.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:388,h:194,cg:true)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a serious Neuro-Developmental Disorder that impairs a child's ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism significantly affects verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction that adversely affects the child’s educational performance. It may also cause restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.
Some of the characteristic behaviors of Autism may be apparent in the first few months of a child's life, or they may appear at any time, mainly before the age of 3 years.
It's very Important to realize that Early Diagnosis & Early Intensive Intervention are CRITICAL to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies and it can make a big difference in the lives of many children.
AUTISM RATES
ABOUT AUTISM
ABOUT AUTISM
The CDC latest statistics on March 2020, show that 1 in 44 children 8-year-olds in the U.S. has an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. (United States Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2021)
AUTISM AFFECTS
BOYS 5 TIMES MORE THAN GIRLS
Autism Cases on the Rise, Reason for Increase Still a Mystery
The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is rising. In the 1970s and 1980s, about one out of every 2,000 children had autism. It's not clear whether this is due to better detection and reporting or a real increase in the number of cases, or both.
AUTISM SIGNS
ABOUT AUTISM
-0001.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:388,h:194,cg:true)
Here are some common signs and symptoms that people with ASD might have:
- Little or No Eye-Contact
- Little or No Speech
- No Babbling by 12 months
- Not pointing at objects to show interest by 14 months
- Repeating words & phrases (Echolalia)
- Not responding to their own name by 12 months
- Stereotypic behavior: Flapping hands, rocking body, or spinning
- Not playing with peers
- No Play Pretend
AUTISM DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult, since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorders. Doctors, Professional & Trained Specialists look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis. The doctor should refer the child to a team of professionals in developmental evaluation and early intervention.
A typical diagnostic evaluation involves a multi-disciplinary team of doctors including a pediatrician, psychologist, speech and language pathologist and occupational therapist.
It's very Important to realize that Early Diagnosis & Early Intensive Intervention is CRUCIAL to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies and it can make a big difference in the lives of many children.
AUTISM TREATMENT
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
AUTISM TREATMENT
There is no Medical treatment for Autism but you need a team of Professional & Trained specialists to work with the child.
It is important to remember that you do not need a diagnosis to start working with the child. Early Intervention is Crucial to the child's long term improvement and success.
Treatment Interventions for Autism
There is no single treatment protocol for all children with Autism, but most individuals with Autism respond best to highly structured Educational programs and Early Intervention.
Some of the most common interventions are Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), school-based TEACCH method, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Verbal Behavior Intervention (VB), Sensory Integration Therapy, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and the Floortime Therapy
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
is the High Functioning part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder.The condition is what doctors call a "high-functioning" type of ASD.
This means the symptoms are less severe than other kinds of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This group of related mental health issues shares some symptoms. Even so, lots of people still use the term Asperger's.
The DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) also includes a new diagnosis, called social pragmatic communication disorder, which has some symptoms that overlap with Asperger's.
Doctors use it to describe people who have trouble talking and writing, but have normal intelligence.
PECS (PICTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)
100 PECS packages to families of children with special needs
AAA is offering free of charge, as part of the project funded by the French Development Agency AFD & EU- MADAD and implemented by ACTED, to each family of a child with special needs, a package of 50 pictures of daily routine activities with "PECS" (Picture Exchange Communication system) that allows people with little or no communication abilities to communicate using pictures.
تعلن جمعية الأهل لدعم التوحد عن تقديم لأهالي الأولاد من ذوي التوحد مجانا ، مجموعة صور من نظام البيكس أي تبادل الصور للتواصل،
POSITIVE PARENTING SESSIONS
التربية الإيجابية
نود أن ندعوكم وندعو أهالي ومقدمي الرعاية للأولاد ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة
- لمشاهدة مقاطع الفيديوهات المسجلة عن التربية الإيجابية مع السيدة ندى خواجة
لمقدمي الرعاية للأولاد ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة التالية:
1- ما هي التربية الإيجابية؟
2- كيف نعلم الولد اتباع التعليمات؟
3- ما هي الأسباب الرئيسية وراء السلوك الغير لائق؟
4- أهمية الروتين في بيئة الأولاد
5- تعليم المهارات الحياتية
6- استراتيجيات لمواجهة السلوك غير اللائق
7- كلمة دعم للأهل
Watch the videos about Positive Parenting on YouTube https://aaa-autism.org/positive-parenting
The Autism Awareness Association offers Now on YouTube a series of 7 short videos Tips on Positive Parenting to parents & caregivers of children with special needs and autism
by Mrs. Nada Barakat Khawaja
Latest News
FREE THERAPY SESSIONS
AUTISM AWARENESS ASSOCIATION OFFERS FOR FREE TO THE PERSONS AFFECTED BY THE BLAST:
POST-TRAUMA THERAPY
PSYCHO-MOTOR THERAPY
SPEECH THERAPY
CONTACT US ON 76 963 849
CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE
BEIRUT EXPLOSION
After a severe economical crisis and the global CoViD-19 pandemic,
A massive explosion took place in Beirut on August 4th, killing more than 170 persons, leaving more than 6,000 people heavily injured and over 300,000 people displaced from their homes.
Hospitals are extremely overwhelmed and forced to turn away injured people. Lebanon is in a state of humanitarian disaster and need all the support you can get.
COVID-19 IMPACT
COVID-19 IMPACT
In these unprecedented times when CoViD-19 (Coronavirus) continues to spread
and to impact almost
every individual and organization
across the world directly or indirectly,
your support and contributions
will enable us
to meet our goals
and improve conditions.
Check our Autism Services Center
+961-70-125407 & 04-521477
Email: info@aaa-autism.org
Antelias, Naccache area
Kassis street (facing "Batchig" Rest)
Kassis Center, Block C - 2nd floor
Find us on Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/TmkwXEYwgFmWejsc6
April 2nd is "World Autism Day"
"World Autism Day" is celebrated on April 2nd by the United Nations
and April is "World Autism Month", in order to commemorate persons with autism and their families.
The World Autism Awareness Day was declared by the United Nations on Dec 2007 , due to the increasing rate of persons affected by autism.
Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place during April to increase understanding and acceptance and further support people with autism. April is considered as the Autism Awareness Month.
Autism Families need your support
You can Donate online
or
send a CHECK or TRANSFER, in name of:
Autism Awareness Association AAA
BEMO BANK (from outside Lebanon)
IBAN: LB71 0093 0000 0035 0078 8366 1USD
OR BLOM BANK (Inside Lebanon)
IBAN: LB42 0014 0000 3202 3002 3000 2713
BLOM SWIFT/BIC Code: BLOMLBBX