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b. Short movie: road show to Elementary & Junior High Schools

Why Does The London School of Public Relations-Jakarta care about Autism?

The London School of Public Relations – Jakarta (LSPR) an Institution for higher education which offers communication study programme was triggered to conduct a campaign on Autism awareness and educate the public on how to care about Autism. Therefore, the campaign was initiated in 2008 and will continue as part of LSPR’s community relations and educational programs for the Indonesian public to gain knowledge/information.The main slogan of the campaign is “LSPR Cares for Autism” and all the programs are implemented and led by a special division of The London School Centre for Autism Awareness (LSCAA), established and founded by Ibu Prita Kemal Gani in July 2008.

Current data released by UNESCO indicates that the number of Autistic Children has increased over the last 10 years. Out of every 1000 Indonesians 8 are Autistic which shows that the number of cases in Indonesia is higher than the world statistics of 6 in every 1000. (Radius & Mulyadi, 2011) Thus, there is a greater need for support to create autism awareness and programs in

Indonesia must be increased and implemented.

“Defeat Autism Now!”

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BACKGROUND

“Autism and Friends”

When reviewing the situation and based on the limited information on Autism available for the public in Indonesia, especially in the capital city, Jakarta, LSPR is keen to campaign and provide some input based on the results and research findings during the campaign. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMPAIGN ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. To create understanding about Autism in society, so that people with Autism can be accepted in the society

2. By explanation and understanding about Autism, we can create awareness amongst parents and educators, to help identify the symptoms of Autism, so people living with Autism can immediately get any therapy needed or be treated comprehensively

3. To educate the public about Autism through various media and programs4. To share the ‘Cares for Autism’ among LSPR management, lecturers, students

and staff5. To give information about autism to the public from professional speakers on

autism, such as psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, teachers, nutritionist, etc6. To open free access for those who need information about Autism but lack the

resources to know and learn further about it 7. To show to the public the talents of children with autism in music, vocal and

performances.

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OBJECTIVE

THE PROGRAMME

a. Education for Elementary School Teacher

A Teacher is one element who supports and gives information about how to handle autistic children inside the classroom. Through Teachers we hope we can help parents who have special needs and have difficulties to handle their own autistic child.

This program focuses on elementary schools from middle low level, government schools and private schools.

Target: 100 schools per three months total of 400 schools per year

b. Short movie: Road show to elementary & junior high school

LSCAA in collaboration with students of STIKOM London School of Public Relations Jakarta produced a short film (30 minutes) about an autistic child. The title is “Saudaraku Berbeda”, adopted from the book “My Brother is Different”. This movie is one of our mediums to educate students in elementary and junior high schools to understand about autism.

Target : 5 schools per month, total of 60 schools per year

I. Training & Research

1. Education for Elementary School

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2. Training for Therapist

3. Training for Autistic Adults

LSCAA will support students from faculties of education, faculties of psychology with an outstanding GPA and interest to be a therapist for a special needs child. The objective is to supply the need of parents for a good therapist.

The objective is to help autistic adults to have and develop skills which can support them in their life. The training is skills in graphic design, photography, computer film editing, video production, etc.

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4. Training for Company

5. Research Project on Autism & Thesis discussion on Autism

Many companies will be dealing with families with special needs children. The objective of this training is to educate companies about how to deal with a family with a special needs child. Hopefully with this training the company can help the family with a special needs child feel comfortable doing activities with their child.

a. Journal Communicare

a. Pullman Hotel’s Staff

b. Journal Communicare

b. Millenium Hotel’s Staff

c. Thesis

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6. Parent Support Group 7. Sibling Support Group

8. Playday

10. Radio Programme with RRI9. TV Programme with QTV

Sharing Sessions Sharing Sessions

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Concert Exhibition

AUTISM & FRIENDS

II. Autism Awareness Festival

1. Talkshow & Discussion

2. Autism Showcase

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3. The TeamPrita Kemal GaniChrisdina WempiRegina R. RastrulloSiti Aniesa AlwiBernida GoinJob Aser TomasoaSupriyatna

ReseachersRendro DhaniHersintaSherly HaristyaFiona SuwanaAloysius LiliweriYuwana Mardjuka

Volunteers

Saleh SyafradjiFelix JebarusAri S. W. PoespodihardjoArtini SuparmoAndre IkhsanoRino Boer

Taufan Teguh AkbariVeronika SoepomoInnaka UlimaLouisa Jessica CondroEmmanuella Christa LiviaPungky Rafika

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4. The Support

1. Dr. Melly Budhiman, Sp.KJ (Ketua Yayasan Autisma Indonesia - YAI)2. DR. Adriana S. Ginanjar, M.Sc (Sekolah Mandiga – Sekolah Khusus Autism)3. Dra. Dyah Puspita, Psik (Sekolah Mandiga & Pemerhati Masalah Autis) 4. Dra. A. Kasandra Putranto, Psikolog (Kasandra Associates)5. Mr. G Sarravanan (Velu) ND, CH, CHT, D.Nutr, D.MLD, AdHRM (Naturopathic Physician, Nutritionist and Hypnotherapist – Singapore)6. Prof. Dr. F.G.Winarno, (Rektor UNIKA Atma Jaya)7. Dr. Gitayanti Hadisukanto, Sp.KJ (K), (Klinik Tumbuh Kembang dan Edukasi Terpadu RS. Pondok Indah)8. Rini Sanyoto, MBA (Lecturer LSPR - Jakarta)9. Ms. Gayatri Pamoedji, SE, Mhc (Ketua Masyarakat Peduli Autis Indonesia – MPATI)10. Dr. Ika Widyawati, Sp.KJ (K), (Klinik Tumbuh kembang dan Edukasi Terpadu RS. Pondok Indah)11. Tri Gunadi, OTR (Ind), S.Psi (Yayasan Medical Exercise Therapy/YAMET)12. dr. Kresno Mulyadi, Sp. KJ. ( Writer) 13. Nouf Zahra Anastazia, S.Psi (Special Need Teacher Cita Buana School)14. Paramitha Hioe (Yoga Instructur for Special Needs Children) 15. Indra Bekti, (Entertainer)16. Kemal Mochtar, S.Si (Entertainer)17. Nadine Chandrawinata (Entertainer & Ambassador for LSPR Cares for Autism)18. Cut Nuremelia (Entertainer & Ambassador for LSPR Cares for Autism)19. Farhan (Radio Announcer)20. Jeffrey Dompas (Autism Hero)21. And many other names that we cannot mention here.

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LSCAA Song

Certificate for LSCAA

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Other Supporters:1. Femina Group (Femina, Parenting, Ayahbunda): Media Partner2. Indopos – Jawa Post Group: Media Partner3. Citra Anindya School (School for Children with Special Needs)4. Sekolah Madania5. NAKITA: Media Partner6. Volunteers from STIKOM – LSPR: Lecturers, Students, Management and Staff.

International Membership and Links:International Membership1. Autism Association (Singapore)2. Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)International Links 1. The National Autistic Society in the UK2. Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc)3. Autism Research Institute (ARI)

Associations & Partnerships 1. Yayasan Autisma Indonesia (YAI)2. Masyarakat Peduli Autis Indonesia (MPATI)3. Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) PRO-34. QTV5. UNIKA Atmajaya6. Sekolah MANDIGA (Mandiri & Bahagia)7. Yayasan Medical Exercise Therapy (YAMET)8. Kasandra Associates9. Wilakertia (Terapi)10. Majalah Anak Spesial11. Emilio Cornain (autism N expression)12. Senayan City13. FX Entertainment

14. Giggle15. Chowking Restaurant16. Ministry of Women Empowerement and Child Protection of Indonesia (Kementrian Pemberdayaan Perempuan & Perlindungan Anak) 17. Kelompok Peduli Penanganan dan Pendidikan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus (K3PIK)18. Cita Buana School19. Modern Kawai Music School20. Pullman Hotel – Central Park21. Kidzania22. Hioe Management

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London School Centre for Autism AwarenessSTIKOM The London School of Public Relations - JakartaSudirman Park Campus, Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur Kav. 35Jakarta Pusat 10220

Website : www.lspr.edu/csr/autismawarenessTelephone : 021 5794 3801Hotline : 0815 11 300 225Email : csr@lspr.edu