Phase 1 begins: Site reconditioning for the Foundation’s Support Center for Autism
As Fundación Pasos de Luz, we have begun Phase 1 of refurbishing the site granted for the construction of a Comprehensive Support Center specialized in autism and other neurodivergences. This center will serve not only the Sucre canton but also neighboring cantons and rural areas. The building was initially in a deteriorated, unsafe condition for […]
Awareness and outreach about Autism in local media
One of our goals at Fundación Pasos de Luz is to inform, raise awareness, and sensitize our community about Autism and neurodevelopmental conditions in general. That is why we have reached out to local radio outlets to bring these topics closer to city residents and those in neighboring cantons. We are grateful to media partners […]
Family gathering: a bonding activity for families with children and adults with autism
On Sunday we held Pasos de Luz Foundation’s first Family Gathering. It was a day for parents, siblings, and relatives of children and adults with autism or Down syndrome to come together with our children and young people with these conditions—to meet one another, share our stories, and enjoy time together. It was a special […]
Our small contribution to inclusion at the Children’s Day Festival
Participating as Fundación Pasos de Luz in the Children’s Day Festival organized by the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) for the Sucre–San Vicente–Jama district gave us a valuable opportunity to continue raising awareness about autism, Down syndrome, and inclusion in our community. We enjoyed a beautiful morning with the little ones, offering a […]
Pasos de Luz Foundation participated in organizing the Children’s Day Festival together with the MIES
Thanks to the initiative of the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion MIES for the Sucre–San Vicente–Jama district, which called together various local organizations and universities, including our Fundación Pasos de Luz, to collaborated for creating a community event to celebrate Children’s Day that intentionally includes activities in which children with neurodevelopmental conditions can fully […]
Workshop: “Understanding Neurodevelopment Through Sensory Integration: A Bridge to Self-Regulation”
Knowing your child’s sensory profile can make a big difference in their everyday concentration and behavior. On Saturday, June 21, we held the talk “Understanding Child Neurodevelopment Through Sensory Integration: A Bridge to Self-Regulation,” presented by Licensed Occupational Therapist Gustavo Figueroa. Sensory integration in autism refers to the brain’s ability to process and organize information […]
Workshop on the Orofacial System in Autism
Learning strategies to support speech development in children with autism from expert clinicians is a valuable opportunity for parents in our community. On Saturday, June 21, the workshop on the Orofacial Sensory System in Autism took place, led by Licensed Speech Therapist Luis Naranjo. The orofacial system refers to the specific structures of the face […]
Delivery of Autism book “Volamos Juntos” and awareness talks at local schools and high-schools
We thank all the local educational institutions for their openness, empathy, and willingness to join and participate in this initiative by Fundación Pasos de Luz, which aims to promote the conscious inclusion of children with autism in the classroom. Over several days we visited different local schools and colleges to deliver the book Volamos Juntos […]
“Beyond Labels” talk on Inclusion and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
On May 15 we held our free talk for parents and teachers, “Beyond Labels,” on inclusion and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD. The session was led by educational psychologist Carmen Betancourt and psychologist Emilia Cisneros, who—drawing on their personal and professional experience with children with these conditions—presented a more holistic way of understanding […]
Talk & Reading on Autism and Inclusive Education
We want to continue opening spaces for dialogue on autism, neurodiversity, and education, such as the talk and reading of the book “Volamos juntos” by psychologist and inclusive education expert Andrea Villasmil, which we held on Friday, March 21. That day we were joined by education authorities and delegates from local schools, representatives from the […]