First Ladies of Cyprus & Lebanon Visit

We celebrated our Annual Mass for Autism, on May 31, 2019

at Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa with the presence of many friends along with persons with autism from several associations in Lebanon.

احتفلنا بالقداس السنوي لذوي التوحد ، في 31 مايو،
في كنيسة مزار سيدة لبنان ، حريصا مع مشاركة أشخاص المصابين بالتوحد من عدة جمعيات في لبنان والعديد من الأصدقاء 

 AAA families had the chance to visit Beirut Airforce base, at Beirut Airport where they received a warm welcome, and the Autism Awareness flag was carried from Beirut Airport to Jbeil, in order to raise more awareness on autism. A Big thanks goes to commander in chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun, for his support to hold this amazing initiative.

   Autism is a heterogeneous developmental disorder associated with problems in social interaction and communication, stereotyped behaviors, and limited fields of interest, of the growing child. Both genetics and environmental factors play a role in the sensory, cognitive, and motor development of the child. Diagnostic criteria were amended over time and currently confirm to DSM-V.  Current prevalence rate is 1 in 68. High-risk groups are siblings of affected individuals and males. Appropriate interventions are determined by severity level of social communication impairments and restricted repetitive patterns of behavior. Early diagnosis and development of individualized educational, behavioral, social skills plan as well as monitoring and adjustment of the plan based on child progress with potential integration of high-functioning children into regular classes is crucial for better prognosis. 
Edith Kouba el-Hreich, speech therapist and coordinator of the ASD committee, Lebanese Association of Speech and Language Therapists, noted the neurological basis of speech and language inadequacies and existence of a wide spectrum of communication problems, and highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and individual-tailored pertinent interventions, as well as availability of skilled professionals. 

  Ghada Hayek Makhoul, president of the AAA in Lebanon and mother of a young 18-year-old boy with autism, started Light It Up Blue Campaign in Lebanon. Parents of autistic individuals founded the AAA, which aims at providing information, referrals to therapeutic services, and other kinds of support for families of affected individuals. She highlighted the high economic burden of autism. AAA members look forward to establish a comprehensive center for autism. Understanding and acceptance are crucial for the enhancement of the quality of life of autistic individuals.   

Finally, Bou Hadir affirmed that we are moving forward as a community toward better identification, better intervention, and better quality of life. 

 Under the Patronage of

H.E. Mrs. Violette Khairallah Safadi

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Join AAA to the:  

Concert for Autism "Une Touche de Couleur"

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To Support Persons with Autism, at AAA,

On Saturday November 30, 2019, @ 7h30pm  

at USJ Amphitheater P. Abou-Khater  

Campus des Sciences Humaines CSH 

*Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything* Plato

Enjoy the magic of music, 

with the talented pianist Guilnar Majdalani 

& the Live Painter, Anthony Abdel-Karim. 

Many surprises will be waiting for you !  

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT VIRGIN TICKETING BOX OFFICE  

FREE DRINK with EVERY TICKET by  Château Musar 

FOR RESERVATION CALL 70-125407

Placé sous le patronage de 

S. E. Mme. Violette Khairallah Safadi, 

" Une Touche de Couleur " 

est un concert de piano accompagné par un show de live painting qui se tiendra 

le Samedi 30 Novembre 2019, à 19h 30 à l' USJ 

(Campus des sciences humaines CSH). 

Laissez-vous emporter par la magie de la musique, avec la pianiste talentueuse Guilnar Majdalani 

et par la beauté de la peinture,

du peintre exceptionnel Anthony Abdel-Karim

et Plein de Belles Surprises. 

On vous attend, 

Soyez nombreux pour soutenir notre cause.

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Guilnar Majdalani is a Professional Pianist, and a Piano Instructor. 

She performs solo pieces and plays with an ensemble or orchestra, with a great passion. 

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Anthony Abdelkarim, est un artiste peintre, dont le style trouve son expression puisée du classique. 

Ses œuvres sont exposées chez des collectionneurs libanais, ainsi que des peintures murales , dans plusieurs demeures à Beyrouth.