Date
Description
Entity
Parent Participating
05/07/2013
Initiative for Open School playgrounds
Minister of Education E. Bartolo and Mrs. Michelle Muscat
Valerie
25/07/2013
TV Discussion – Ma’ Bundy
One Productions
Valerie and Maria Schembri
13/08/2013
TV Discussion - Sajf Flimkien
NET TV
Valerie
16/08/2013
TV Discussion - Ma' Bundy
One Productions
Valerie, Maria Schembri guest Dr. Nadette Spiteri
04/09/2013
TV Discussion - Indigo
One Productions
Valerie, Nathalie Borg and son Gabriel
10/09/2013
Radio Discussion - Il-Musbieh
Radju Marija
Valerie
16/09/2013
APA talk - Back to School
Paola Local Council
Guest Speaker Dr. Rita Micallef
01/10/2013
Announciation of Christmas Card Competition
Local Stations
Mrs. Michelle Muscat
26/10/2013
APA talk - Do you have a grandchild with Autism?
St. Jeanne Antide
Guest Speaker Mrs. Connie Magro
Comments
Announced that Prime Ministers Christmas Cards will be designed by Children with Autism
Date
Description
Entity
Parent Participating
08/11/2013
Autism - Struggles and Concerns in the Health Sector
Educamp Conference - Xara Lodge
Comments
Valerie
14/11/2013
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
The Parent after the Diagnosis- Our Struggles , obstacles and tips to help cope better.
17/11/2013
TV Discussion - Bejnietna
Favourite Channel
Valerie, Dr. Rita Micallef and Juan Camilleri
Repeats on 20/11, 21/11 and 24/11
22/11/2013
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System"
05/12/2013
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Autism in the Classroom"
December 2013
Winners of Card Competition
Local Stations
Mrs. Michelle Muscat
Six Artworks were chosen, all participants were given a certificate
03/12/2013
TV Discussion - Minn Naha ghal Ohra
One Productions
Valerie
10/12/2013
Christmas Party
Playmobil Fun Park
APA Committee
15/12/2013
Hands on Art Event
TVM 8pm News
Omar on news link
Venue St. James Cavallier
18/12/2013
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Strategies to help ASD children cope during the Christmas Holidays and the changes they bring"
27/12/2013
Radio Discussion ma' Joe Dimech
Radju Malta 2
Omar and Valerie
08/01/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Autism Temper Tantrums -part 1"
15/01/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Autism Temper Tantrums -part 2"
22/01/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Safety Precautions for Autism"
29/01/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Modifying the Enviroment for Autism"
07/02/2014
APA talk - Stepping Out Programme
St. Jeanne Antide
APA in collaboration w/Equal Partners Foundation
12/02/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Empowering the Parents"
19/02/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Why Use Visuals for Learning?"
26/02/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Discussed "Haircuts with Children on the Spectrum"
Date
Description
Entity
Parent Participating
Comments
05/03/2014 12/03/2014 21/03/2014 27/03/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving TV Discussion - Fliving TV Discussion - Fliving TV Discussion – Malta Llejla
Favourite Channel Favourite Channel Favourite Channel NET TV
Valerie Valerie Valerie Valerie
Discussed "Autism Siblings" Discussed "Bullying of ASD Children" Discussed "Autism Employment" Discussed APA & LIUB Event
29/03/2014
TV – News Link
One Productions
Valerie f/APA and Equal Partners Foundation
April issue
Article
Flimkien Magazine
01/04/2014
Seminar - Dr. Carlo Ricci
UOM
Jessica Borg sibling of person with ASD APA in collaboration w/Equal Partners Foundation
02/04/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
02/04/2014
Meeting with Parlimentary Sec Justyn Caruana
Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity
Omar, Valerie and Giselle
02/04/2014
"Light it up Blue" Ceremony
Castille Valletta
Marigold Foundation w/APA
07/04/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
13/4/2014
TV Discussion – Chit Chat
Net TV
Teens on the Spectrum and their siblings. Participation by Nigel Borg and sister Jessica; and Luke Allen and sister Justine.
11/04/2014
TV Discussion - .Dot Net
NET TV
Valerie daughter Yvonne and Claudia Nwoko
25/04/2014
Autism Awareness Talk
Handaq Boys Secondary
Valerie
27/04/2014
Autism Fun Day
Mdina Ditch, Rabat
APA Committee
05/05/2014
TV Discussion - Fliving
Favourite Channel
Valerie
Oral Motor Activities to Encourage Speech
06/05/2014
Donation ceremony L-Familja fis-Solidarjeta: Sfidi u Opportunitajiet
Local Stations
Marigold Foundation to APA
Verdala Palace
Valerie
Donation f/Autism Europe Membership APA expressed concerns, opinions and suggestions
15/05/2014
Titled “Affettwa anki lili”
Discussed “Autism Parents Association and what we do!”
Discussed Ideas of Different types of activities to do at home.
To all students and Staff
16/05/2014
APA Talk - Homeopathy
Mosta Local Council
Vira w/guest Speaker Marisa Cutajar
03/06/2014
Autism Awareness Talk
Zejtun Secondary School
Valerie and Carmen
to the Staff Members
25/06/2014
Promoting Social Inclusion for Persons with Challenging Behaviors- Closing Conference
Dolmen Hotel
Organized by KNPD
APA expressed concerns, opinions and suggestions
01/07/2014
Press Conference re: Playgrounds
Xewkija Gozo
Valerie and Carmen
Date
Description
Entity
Parent Participating
02/08/2014
Day by the Pool
Xemxija
Valerie
06/08/2014
Meeting with MLSA
20/08/2014
TV Discussion- Bejnietna l-Hbieb
Favourite Channel
Valerie, Dr. Rita Micallef and Dr. Paul Bartolo
21/08/2014
TV Discussion – Indigo u Dizabilta’
One Productions
Valerie, Mark Fitzgerald, Maryanne Cachia
29/08/2014
Mum's Night Out
Valletta
Valerie for Autism Moms
29/08/2014
Meeting with Minister Evarist Bartolo
Ministry of Education & Employment
Omar, Valerie and Jane
01/09/2014
APA Talk - Help Me Learn Programme
Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity
Guest Speakers "Help Me Learn"
12/09/2014
APA Parent Forum
Victoria Boys Sec – Gozo
Guest Speakers Dr. Rita Micallef and Eng Henri Curmi
18/09/2014
Meeting with Josanne Ghirxi of Access Arrangments
Ministry of Education & Employment
Omar and Valerie
02/10/2014
Mrs Michelle Muscat Attends "AUTISM SPEAKS" Conference in New York
Autism Speaks Conference – New York
Mrs Michelle Muscat
15/10/2014
TV Discussion - TVPM
TVM
Valerie, Antonella Attard and Petra Peel
Comments
Valerie, Omar, Jane and Giselle
Repeats 21/8 and 23/8
Date
Description
Entity
Parent Participating
Comments
15/10/2014
Radio Discussion ma' Claudette Baldacchino
One Productions
Valerie, Carmen, Dr. Rita Micallef
Telephonic link also by Mrs. Michelle Muscat
22/10/2014
Meeting with Director of Student Services, Mr. George Said Zammit and his team
Student Services Dept. - Hamrun
Omar and Valerie
25/10/2014
Bench Mark Exams meeting
Siggiewi Primary School
Valerie
APA expressed concerns, opinions and suggestions
19/11/201422/11/2014
Vatican Conference on Autism
Vatican
Giselle Pisani / Carmen Abela
The person with autism animating hope.
28/11/201430/11/2014
Autism Europe Conference – Turin
Autism Europe
Omar Farrugia
Discussed "Autism Employment"
05/12/2014
APA Parent Forum
Dept of Education
Guest Speakers Dr. Rita Micallef and Eng Henri Curmi
14/12/2014
Public Dialogue "Gvern li Jisma"
Siggiewi
Carmen
17/12/2014
Meeting with Private Sec of Minister Michael Farrugia
Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity
Omar and Valerie
06/01/2015
Meeting with Hand in Hand Malta
22/01/2015
Boxercise Activity
Omar and Valerie Gym - Bugibba
Valerie
APA expressed concerns, opinions and suggestions
Autism Parents Association Income and Expenditure For the period 1 April to 31 December 2014
Income Memberships & Activities
€
895.16
Donations
€
4,009.63
Refund
€
60.00
Total income
€
4,964.79
Expenses Autism Awareness Day 2014 Printing
€ €
183.90 509.25
Post
€
34.30
Conference Participations
€
1,066.82
Total expenses
€
1,794.27
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
€
3,170.52
Opening Surplus as at 1 Apr 2014
€
329.93
Closing Surplus 31 Dec 2014
€
3,500.45
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