Introduction to WAAL
Did you ever wonder how children on the autism spectrum (AS) can communicate and connect with the rest of the world? Did you ever wonder if they can learn to be independent in their daily lives to the extent possible?
I know I did. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, my experience with children on AS taught me that communication and independence skills are of utmost priority for children to have. Such skills give them the power to navigate through their daily life on their own and with people in their surroundings, from their direct family members to community workers.
At Wings Academy of Autism in Lebanon, children will be provided with the right Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques that develop their self-help and communication skills. In addition, they will be provided with a sensory area where they can relax and recharge. In essence, it is an empowering and amusing setting that will assist children on AS in acquiring and reinforcing the skills needed to lead an independent life.
Mission
Shaping independence skills of children on the autism spectrum (AS) through applying ethical behavioral and sensory interventions and empowering parent engagement in the Lebanese community.
Vision
Wings Academy of Autism in Lebanon aims:
To provide children on AS the necessary tools that will nurture their independence and communication skills.
To build societal acceptance within the Lebanese community through open source information.
Focal Areas
Independence
We believe that strengthening children’s independence skills, including areas of self-help, eating, and hygiene, will enhance their sense of power and ability to sustain themselves when needed.
Communication
We believe that developing these children’s functional communication skills, in a way where they can reliably be understood, will enhance their sense of belonging and safety when expressing themselves.
Acceptance
We believe that the community as a whole, coming together as one, in encouraging coexistence and accepting the challenges that children on the autism spectrum face, is an essential component in helping them build the skills needed to live a dignified and independent life.