“Together for a more inclusive society where everyone counts”
To all extraordinary mothers: take care of yourselves, you are precious.
13 associations federated within P.A.S — “United for a common cause”
🤝 Our member associations
Together our voice is stronger — “Unite to act better”
Malika, Dakar
+221 78 540 51 51 · +221 77 484 58 58
Dakar
To be confirmed · To be confirmed
Awareness, advocacy, and inclusion of children with ASD in Senegal.
INSEPS Dakar, Stade Iba Mar Diop, Dakar
+221 77 332 59 09
CHNU de Fann, centre pédopsychiatrique Keur Xaleyi, Dakar
+221 77 532 79 05
khadidiatou.thiam@yahoo.fr · copekx.org · Facebook
Support for families and better care for children with ASD and intellectual disability (president: Khadidiatou Seydou Thiam).
Dakar
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Child protection, inclusion, and defence of the rights of vulnerable people, including ASD.
Rouilly, France · actions in Senegal
+33 7 61 09 22 52
To be confirmed
To be confirmed · To be confirmed
Actions for vulnerable children and community awareness.
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, face Brigade de Gendarmerie, Ouakam, Dakar
+221 77 564 95 59
To be confirmed
To be confirmed · To be confirmed
P.A.S member association — contact details to be confirmed with the platform.
Rue 45x47, Colobane, Dakar, Sénégal
+221 77 388 18 96 · +221 77 667 45 41
Educate, Empower, Include, Heal, Hope — inclusive education, multisensory stimulation, and parental coaching (Najee Classroom).
Colobane Malick Guisse, Rufisque, Sénégal
+221 77 422 13 22
Dakar, Senegal — activities gradually expanding nationwide
+221 70 887 02 67 (WhatsApp)
Support, inclusion and well-being of autistic children and their families; information, guidance and support for families and practitioners. Understand · Support · Include.
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Autism worldwide and in Senegal: events, testimonials, press, and mobilization.
Mansour Arona Ndiaye, a 23-year-old autistic young Senegalese man, has successfully completed the 2026 Dakar-Gorée crossing, a legendary open-water swimming race.
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At 23, Mansour Arona Ndiaye, a young autistic man, took first place in the crossing organized by the Dakar Swimming League. Autism is not a limit, it is a strength.
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Done! Our first Inclusive Sports Activity took place on Wednesday 9 September at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium in Dakar: sport, smiles and a wonderful day together.
facebook.comLooking back at mobilization in Dakar: conferences, screenings, and awareness.
See testimonialsMedia coverage and platform recordings on ASD inclusion.
Watch15 million people affected by autism in Africa according to WHO — a continental public health challenge.
OMSDakaractu, Seneweb, and local media cover families’ and P.A.S’s fight.
Read the articles“Together for a more inclusive society where everyone counts”
Unite associations working on autism in Senegal to improve care for children with ASD through advocacy, training, resource sharing, and public awareness.
Unite the actions of associations engaged in autism to promote an inclusive, equitable society that respects the rights of autistic people, through advocacy, awareness-raising, capacity building, and improved access to education, health, and social services.
We coordinate stakeholders so that authorities take concrete action. We must speak with one voice to better advance the autism agenda.
Unite associations for greater impact
A society where everyone counts
Better care for children with ASD
Autism is a condition that is increasingly visible worldwide. According to WHO, 1 in 100 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and 15 million people are affected by autism in Africa. In Senegal, estimates are around 0.8% of the population according to CHU Fann.
In Senegal, the limited statistics available indicate that “0.8% of young children are affected by autism” according to the child psychiatry centre at Fann Hospital.
Autism is growing worldwide
0.8% of Senegalese children affected
Multiple associations mobilized
Unite the actions of associations engaged in autism to promote an inclusive, equitable society that respects the rights of autistic people, through advocacy, awareness-raising, capacity building, and improved access to education, health, and social services.
Create a lasting consultation framework with the State
Urge authorities to assess the situation of children
Advocate to strengthen medical and allied health staffing
Support the State in developing autism-adapted education programs
Help strengthen teachers’ capacity for pedagogical support
Lead the State to establish a genuine inclusive education system
Lead authorities to strengthen specialized education infrastructure
Harmonize and organize all member associations’ efforts to maximize impact
Alert decision-makers to the urgency of care for children with ASD
Defend the rights of autistic people with public institutions
Establish permanent dialogue mechanisms with public institutions
Support associations in implementing their activities
Facilitate regular exchanges with public institutions
Build association capacity on new autism practices and tools
Connect associations with potential funders
Tools and directories to support families and professionals
10 educational games adapted for children with ASD: emotions, colours, memory, piano, and more — free and accessible.
PlayList of doctors specializing in autism and developmental disorders in Senegal
BrowseSpeech therapists, psychomotor therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists
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The platform of associations working on autism in Senegal invites you to join our movement to improve care for children living with ASD.
+221 77 204 58 50
+221 77 657 82 75
Diaspora / international: +1 (551) 331-9306
Liberté 6 Villa N°7974
Dakar, Sénégal
