World Autism Awareness Day 2026
Logo P.A.S - Together for Autism

World Autism Awareness Day

2
APRIL 2026
At 9:00 AM — Cinéma Pathé Dakar
Cinéma Pathé Dakar
9:00 AM — All day
+221 77 204 58 50 / 77 657 82 75
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Info line & registration: +221 77 037 52 23  |  Cinéma Pathé Dakar — Free admission

Day Program

A full day of conferences, debates and film screenings

Conference

Expert presentations on advances in care for autistic people in Senegal and worldwide.

Debates

Interactive exchanges between professionals, parents, associations and institutional representatives on current issues.

Documentary

Screening of a documentary on the daily life of families of autistic children in Senegal.

Film screenings

A selection of films addressing autism, social inclusion and neurodiversity.

Theme of the 2026 day

“Care for autistic youth:
challenges, inclusion and life pathways”

The Speakers

Recognized experts and professionals sharing their expertise

AT
Speaker
Mr. Aboubekr THIAM
Director General, National School of Arts and Cultural Crafts
LF
Speaker
Pr. Lamine FALL
Professor — Child Psychiatry
MG
Speaker
Pr. Massamba GUEYE
Professor — Art & Culture - Parent
RD
Moderator
Mme Raby DIALLO KANE
Moderator — Sociologue
IG
Speaker
Dr. Ibrahima GIROUX
Research Lecturer — Cognitive Psychology Expert

Organized by

P.A.S Plateforme Autisme Sénégal (P.A.S)
•
Solidarité Enfance Inclusive (SEI)
•
CIVA — Inclusive Holiday Center

Event Venue

Cinéma Pathé Dakar

Dakar, Sénégal — On April 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Free admission All day Dakar, Sénégal +221 77 204 58 50

Plateforme Autisme Sénégal

Institutional profile — P.A.S

Logo P.A.S

Platform of Associations Working on Autism in Senegal

Unite · Advocate · Raise awareness · Support · Train · Connect

“Together for an inclusive society where every person counts”

Associations TSA Advocacy Sénégal

The Plateforme Autisme au Sénégal (P.A.S) is a federating body that brings together associations engaged in autism. It aims to promote an inclusive, equitable society that respects the rights of autistic people, through advocacy, awareness-raising, capacity building and improved access to educational, health and social services.

Key Data

12+ P.A.S member associations Sénégal
1/100 ASD children Source: WHO
15M People in Africa WHO estimate
7 Strategic goals P.A.S action plan

Strategic Goals

Create a lasting consultation framework with the State
Encourage authorities to conduct a situation assessment
Strengthen medical and allied health staff
Develop adapted educational programs
Strengthen teacher capacity
Establish an inclusive education system
Strengthen specialized infrastructure

Our Key Activities

Coordination of member association actions
Raising awareness among public authorities
Institutional advocacy actions
Creation of consultation frameworks
Training and capacity building
Support for member associations
Connecting with funding partners

Expected Results

1 Formalized consultation framework with the State
2 National autism plan adopted
3 Strengthened medical staff
4 Improved access to services

Partners & Institutional Support

This event is organized with the support of key institutional partners

Ministry of Family and Solidarities
Ministry of National Education
Ministry of Vocational Training
French Institute of Senegal
Pathé Cinémas
Groupe SOLID
IAM Group
AMS — Medical Association
Solidarité Enfance Inclusive
CIVA — Inclusive Holiday Center