Moonflower Autism Foundation was formed by a group of devoted parents of individuals with autism on 23 December, 2022. The aims and objectives of the foundation are training and education, empowerment and rehabilitation of individuals with autism. Moonflower Autism Foundation is registered (Registration No: Dha-10027, Dated:19.11.2023) with the Social Service Department under the Ministry of Socia
l Welfare, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh as a nonprofit, nonpolitical, voluntary organization. The Executive Members and General Members of this Foundation have been playing significant role on autism education and training in this country since 2000. Moonflower Autism Foundation is a non–profit, non–government, non-political and voluntary organization providing services to individuals with autism and their families in order to improve the quality of their lives. Foundation operates a well-equipped and structured education and training centre called Moonflower School for Autism
VISION
Create an inclusive autism friendly society and sustainable environment to ensure the highest quality of life. MISSION
•Improve quality of life by providing quality training & education, skill development, and facilitating other necessary services to individuals with autism, their parents, caregivers, teachers and other relevant persons.
•Implement comprehensive integrated development plan with rehabilitation and residential center embracing scientific research and technology for individuals with autism.
•Uphold rights of special persons with autism through Advocacy, Policy reforms and Awareness program. MOONFLOWER SCHOOL FOR AUTISM:
Provides special education and training to individuals with autism. There is a highly structured classroom setting with all modern amenities and trained teachers and therapists. There are also vocational and adult activities for the older persons with autism.
2. OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Assessment, evaluation and development plan
• Package program
• Home rehabilitation program
• Occupational and sensory integration therapy, speech and language therapy and other scientific intervention
• Peer group activity, Self-help and advocacy
• Training teachers, parents, caregivers and other relevant persons.
• Organizing various events
• Seminars, workshops and conferences
• Awareness raising program
• Workshops for training for parents, teachers, caregivers and professionals
• Networking with national and international organizations working with autism
• Students’ sponsorship
3. FUTURE PLAN
• Respite care and day care services
• Residential and supported living services and centers for individuals with Autism with integrated development plan
• Embrace latest scientific research, technological advancement and human developmental innovation
• Uphold rights of special persons with autism through Advocacy, Policy reforms and Awareness program