7th Traditional Autism Awareness Event was organized at Selçuk University

Selçuk University Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Disabled Care and Rehabilitation Program held the seventh annual Autism Awareness Event this year.

Within the scope of the 7th Traditional Autism Awareness Event, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken and Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tuğrul Polat, Director of Vocational School of Health Services Prof. Dr. Gülşin Arslan, academicians, students and their parents participated in the walk held at Selçuk University Alaeddin Keykubat Campus.

        "THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT METHOD IS SPECIAL EDUCATION"

The 7th Traditional Autism Awareness Event continued at Sultan Alparslan Cultural Center after the walk. Prof. Dr. Gülşin Arslan, Director of Vocational School of Health Services, said in her speech: "April 2, 2008 was declared as 'World Autism Awareness Day' by the United Nations in order to raise awareness about autism and find solutions to problems related to autism. Autism is a neurologically based disorder that develops from birth. Autism, whose symptoms appear within the first three years of life, negatively affects individuals' social communication and behavior. The most effective treatment method is special education for autism. Autism is not a deficiency but a difference. I would like to thank our Rector Prof. Dr. Metin Aksoy, our academicians, students and sponsors for their support in organizing the event."

"OUR STUDENTS ARE VERY SPECIAL TO US"

3 Dimension Special Education and Rehabilitation Center Corporate Psychologist Ömer Paçal said, "For us, our students are very special individuals. The spiritual pleasure of working with them, the light in their eyes, the goal achieved is worth the world. Only their valuable families and educators who love them without judgment and witness their development can know the happiness of seeing the huge world that children hide in their tiny hearts and entering that world."

In the event, 3 Dimension Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Zeliha Lütfikulluk Primary School, Süleyman Çelebi Secondary School, Hocacihan Hüseyin Yıldız Primary School students' performances were admired. At the end of the program, students were given various gifts.