Apr 29, 2021
Autism Belize Hands Over Tablet to Non-Verbal Siblings
Today, a short handing over ceremony was held at Stella Maris School in Belize City. Two non-verbal students, who were diagnosed with Hunter’s Syndrome, were gifted a tablet with an app that will help them to communicate at home and school. News Five’s Duane Moody reports.
Christy Castillo Almeida, Founder/Executive Chair, Autism Belize
“Everyone should be able to express their basic needs. I need to go to the bathroom, I am hungry, I am tired, I feel frustrated. Every child – two, five, fifteen, twenty-five, forty, should be able to do that.”