President of Love of Kids Foundation Mrs. Heather Mercuur made a presentation during the club's meeting at Divi Little Bay on Wednesday April 10th. The subject of Autism has received more attention this month considering that April 2nd was World Autism Day.
World Autism Day was agreed by the United Nations in 2007. It is intended to bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions, by encouraging member states to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention.
According to president of the Love of Kids Foundation there are a growing number of children who may be autistic or have another form of learning challenges, but whose condition is not properly diagnosed by a professional and therefore adequate steps are often not taken. There is still allot unknown about autism, but research continues to take place.
President Robert Judd of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten presented a donation on behalf the members in order to assist the Love of Kids Foundation with two of several information events that the foundation will be hosting throughout the year.
The community is encouraged to attend these information sessions and to visit www.loveofkids.net; "the child you may be helping may be your own".
