November 4-5, 2014 | 1st National Autism Strategic Planning | Manila, Philippines
In early November, Autism Hearts Foundation joined Autism Hearts Philippines (AHPI) along with thousands of local and international supporters attended the first two-day national workshop. Attendees included directors and administrators from the 33 regional hospitals and medical facilities affiliated with the Philippines’ Department of Health. Autism Speaks participated as the technical advisor to the national strategic planning process, as part of its Global Autism Public Health Initiative (GAPH). Michael Rosanoff (right) attended to discuss GAPH and its global activities as a model for improving autism awareness and access to services in the Philippines.