Pan African Congress on Autism

CALL FOR PAPERS- The Pan African Congress on Autism (PACA 2026)

📍VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT – PACA 2026 We’re heading to Gaborone, Botswana! 🇧🇼 Join us at the Ave Maria Hotel and Conference Center for the 4th Pan African Congress on Autism, 🗓️ April 15–18, 2026 🌀 Theme: Rooted in Culture, Driven by Science 🔗 panafricancongressonautism.org #PACA2026

📣 Call for Papers! Join us at #PACA2026 in Botswana 🇧🇼 Theme: Rooted in Culture, Driven by Science Submit by Oct 15, 2025 🔗 forms.gle/VkNGvMv8smwm9q… Be part of Africa’s movement for inclusive autism care. #AutismInAfrica #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity

Last week, I had the honour of attending he Pan African Congress on Autism (PACA) an experience that left me with a lot to reflect on, especially during Autism Awareness Month. It was organised by @PAC_Autism As part of @GeuzaWazo , I’m always learning. But PACA opened up new layers of understanding, particularly around the co-occurrence of Autism and Epilepsy. It’s a topic I had come across before, but this time, it was explained so clearly and simply that it finally clicked. One session that stood out for me featured parents sharing the kinds of comments they’ve received over the years some of them incredibly insensitive. It was real. Honest. A reminder of the daily realities many families navigate with grace and strength. It was also such a pleasure to meet and connect with fellow disability advocates people like @bobodee, Doreen Gitonga and Jaki Mathaga who are doing incredible work in this space. These moments of community are always a highlight for me. We’ve shared the link to that discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=sDtL3p… I encourage you to listen these are the conversations that challenge us to think differently and build more inclusive spaces. We’re also working on compiling a playlist of key moments from the event stay tuned for that. Because at Geuza Wazo, we believe change starts with understanding. #AutismAwareness #PACA2025 #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #GeuzaWazo

It's a wrap #PACA2025

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#PACA2025 Day 3 kicked off with some selfies! Tag yourself!

Ubuntu meets ABA

Are you attending the Pan-African Congress on Autism 2025? We’d love to see your moments! Tag us and share a photo with #PACA2025 — let’s spotlight the people shaping the future of autism care in Africa!

Recap on PACA Day 1 in pictures #PACA2025 #Kenya

@PAC_Autism Day 2 of PACA 2025 kicks off!

Save the date! The Pan African Congress on Autism is back on April 3–5, 2024. Join us as we explore culturally relevant and evidence-based interventions and training. More updates are coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE📌

THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM AWARD presented by PROF ULINGETA MBAMBA, DEAN – UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL to NYANJIGE ISSAK EZEKIEL AND CHRISTINA PETER NOGISHA from NYIHOGO SECONDARY SCHOOL-SHINYANGA for their project titled GET SLEEP, BUILD NEW TANZANIA

There are 1.1 million disabled children in the UK. Yet, our research shows that over half of them have had their conditions worsen in the pandemic. Therapies. Health appointments. Respite care. All reduced. This isn't right. We have to do better. We need recovery. #LeftInLockdown

When you see a child having a “tantrum” take a minute to understand if they are Autistic because they could be going through a melt down .. and judgement & stigma is the last thing they need at the point #autismawareness #rideamile4autismawareness #ride4autismawareness #IamANDY

For people with autism, access to work on an equal basis requires creating an enabling environment & reasonable accommodation. #COVID19 recovery is an opportunity to rethink our systems to ensure that people with autism can realize their full potential. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

Save the date this Saturday ... we shall be helping caregivers understand how to navigate adolescence and it’s challenges for the Neurodivergent teens #SpecialNeedsHangout #adolescent #neurodiversesquad