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Upcoming Events

Here are our upcoming and past events

Feel free to join our events and learn more about autism and how you can get involved.
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11 Sep
September 11 @ 10:00 am

Ear diseases and hearing problems in children with autism

07 Aug
August 7 @ 10:00 am

Gastrointestinal conditions in children with autism

14 Jun
June 14 @ 10:00 am

Autism And Sleeping Disorders In Children

29 May
May 29 @ 10:00 am

Child Safety And Protection Policy 2024 – Nairobi County: Provisions On Autism

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Ratio of children diagnosed with autism ~Autism Society of Kenya~
Autism

Some facts on autism

Official data on autism prevalence in Kenya are not available, but the Autism Society of Kenya (ASK), a parent-driven organisation established in 2013, believes it could be up to 4%, or one autistic child for every 25 children. That is higher than the global average, which is one in 160 children (less than 1%). According to 2018 statistics by the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 1 in 100 children has autism .

Prevalence
About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

ASD is nearly 4 times more common among boys than among girls. About 1 in 6 (17%) children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with a developmental disability, as reported by parents, during a study period of 2009-2017. These included autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, blindness, and cerebral palsy, among others. (CDC).

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Our approach

Our approach

At Gifted Gems, our vision is crystal clear – we aim to enlighten, transform, and engage society in their interactions with children with Autism. Our mission is the driving force behind our work, as we are dedicated to promoting the holistic inclusion of children with Autism in our society. We achieve this through the provision of civic education on Autism, offering psycho-social support, and empowering caregivers with essential basic skills.

Civic Education on Autism

We educate the community about Autism, emphasizing the significance of early intervention.

Caregiver Training

We empower caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best care to children with Autism.

Psycho-social Support

We provide a nurturing environment for caregivers to learn from one another and offer essential support.

Information Repository

We collect and share valuable information on Autism.

Connecting Caregivers

Our ultimate goal is to connect caregivers with the services they need to support children with Autism.
Gifted Gems is involved in various programs

Our programs

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Provision of Basic Skillset Support

Autism, Care Givers, Psycho-Social Support

Media Engagement and Advocacy for Children with Autism

Autism, Media Engagement and Advocacy

Caregiver Psycho-Social Support

Autism, Care Givers, Psycho-Social Support

Civic Education on Autism

Autism, Civic Education

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Discover how you can help support those affected by autism

At Gifted Gems, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of children with Autism and their caregivers. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and supportive society. Together, we can light up the lives of these special children and transform our communities for the better.

Raise Money

We host events and engage in fundraising efforts to help create a society that works for autistic people. Your help will go a long way to change a life.

Volunteer

Dedicate your time and effort to make a real difference to those affected by autism. Meet new people and learn new skills. Get involved today!

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Autism Webinars

Contribute towards our monthly webinars that engage experts and caregivers to talk about all aspects related to autism
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Caregiver Monthly Meetings

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We also offer autism talks. Book your slot today!

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    Testimonials

    What people are saying about us

    Discover what people are saying about Gifted Gems and it support towards people affected by autism.
    I'm grateful to GIFTED GEMS for the opportunity to learn about autism from what it is, how it presents itself, how to identify people in the spectrum, how to handle the autistic and various therapies that can assist the autistic. Follow gifted Gems for useful materials on this topic. You'll love it, I assure you.
    Mary Akatch Community Development Expert
    Well thank you! It was an awesome webinar. Learnt a lot and was a step forward to understanding my son better. Thank you for that well organized learning opportunity. Be blest!
    Midecha
    Hello I hope we will get a recording of this. It's really informative.
    Mama Selvin
    As a grand mother to one of the grandchild I'm happy to be on board to learn.
    Grace
    Thanks Caro for this training. Please plan for more in the future. Caregivers need this so much.
    Florence Caregiver
    Thank you very much Carol. Today's presentation was very inspiring and educative.
    Ruth
    Civic Education on Autism

    Civic Education on Autism

    Psycho-Social Support

    Psycho-Social Support

    Basic Skillset Support

    Basic Skillset Support

    Media Engagement & Advocacy

    Media Engagement & Advocacy

    Caregiver Training

    Caregiver Training

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