Founded on 26 November 2009, "Autisme Maurice", formerly known as Autism Intervention Association ("AIA"), was officially registered on 26 February 2010 at the Registrar of Association, reference No. 11464.

Open to children, youngsters, adults living with Autism, professionals and all persons directly concerned with this syndrome.

Founded on 26 November 2009, ‘Autisme Maurice’, formerly known as Autism Intervention Association ("AIA") was officially registered on 26 February 2010 at the Registrar of Association, reference No. 11464.

Open to children, youngsters, adults living with Autism, professionals and all persons directly concerned with this syndrome. ‘Autisme Maurice’ is enrolled on the list of Approved NGO by the National Empowerment Foundation and bears Accreditation number N/1413

Autism is a complex, lifelong disorder affecting 3 areas; communication, social interaction and behaviour, along with associated conditions such as sensory difficulties and learning disabilities. It manifests in those suffering to various degrees, so an early, precise diagnosis and intervention are essential if a person is to reach their full potential and lead a fulfilling independent life.

As autism is a spectrum disorder it can affect each individual in different ways. Some are able to live relatively ‘everyday’ lives, such as those with Aspergers Syndrome, whilst others will require a lifetime of specialist support.

People with autism have said that the world to them is a mass of people, places and events which they struggle to make sense of and which can cause them considerable anxiety. In particular, understanding and relating to other people, and taking part in everyday family and social life may be harder for them.

It can be hard to create awareness of autism as people with this condition do not ‘look’ disabled; parents of children with autism often say that other people think their child is naughty, while adults find that they are misunderstood.

Who is affected by autism?

1 out of a 100 people are affected by autism to varying degrees from all nationalities and cultural, religious and social backgrounds.

The conditions affects 4 times as many males as females.

The exact cause of autism is still being investigated, however research suggests that a combination of factors, genetic and environmental may account for changes in brain development.

SEDAM (Service d'Evaluation et de Diagnostique de l'Autisme à Maurice) was founded on the 1st July 2012 and is the diagnostic centre of the non-governmental organization 'Autisme Maurice'. This centre is open to children and adults suspected to present with characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder ("ASD"). 

We closed temporarily from December 2016 till June 2018. We now operate at Wellkin Hospital, Moka.

Contact number: 4280158

Autisme Maurice is a non-profit organization.

We need your help to carry out our projects.

Name of Bank : The Mauritius Commercial Bank

Address of Bank : Head Office, Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis

Account no : 000443792027

 

All cheques should be crossed and made payable to Autisme Maurice and sent to:

24, Avenue Berthaud

Quatre Bornes

Mauritius

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