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The Komo Centre for Understanding Autism was established in 2006 by Elizabeth Kaleeba, the parent of an autistic child. It is the first institution of its kind in Uganda.

The Centre is an education, care and support centre for children and families affected by autism in Uganda. We offer the following services:

 

 

 

 

Þ Education tailored to the needs of autistic children aged 4-13 years

Þ Recreational services for autistic children

Þ  Respite and counselling services to the parents and siblings of autistic children.

Þ   Resource centre for parents of autistic children and the community, providing information on autism and special needs education

Þ Advocacy to the general public, and in particular to health and education professionals, in order to enhance understanding of the condition of autism.

Out of the shadows……

The Goals of the Komo Centre:

à To provide education services that are appropriate for autistic children aged 2-12 years.

à To provide recreational services to autistic children.

à To provide day-care services for children of pre-nursery/primary level

à To provide counseling services to the parents and siblings of autistic children.

à To act as a resource centre on autism and special needs education to parents of autistic children and the community

à To provide information to the general public in order to enhance understanding of the condition of autism

à To participate in research aimed at exploring better treatment for autism
Text Box: Autism affects an estimated  percent of families, yet in this part of the world it is largely unrecognized and rarely discussed. The Komo Centre is dedicated to changing this situation by providing a community-based model for helping autistic children reach their full potential, and by providing information and advocacy in support of their families.

Facts about autism

The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that autism affects between 2 and 6 individuals per thousand people. In Uganda, with a population of about 28 million, this would mean that between 56,000 and 168,000 people have some form of autism.

THE KOMO CENTRE FOR UNDERSTANDING AUTISM