sahk youth development platform

NGO

(Joined in 2023)

Registration number 47000

Background

Funded by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) through Lotteries Fund, SAHK initiated a two and a-half years pilot project in April 2016. In response to the different needs of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the Project provides diverse and comprehensive support services to young persons with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFA) and their families/carers, organisations and the frontline rehabilitation practitioners that serving the persons with ASD.The service has been regularized in October 2018.

Mission & Vision

Service Objectives: Assist young persons with HFA: To develop and strengthen their adaptations skills in different social situations, interpersonal communication skills, develop further studies or career paths and establish support network, so that they can face challenges at different stages of life. Assist parents/carers of young persons with HFA: To understand the needs and challenges of young persons with HFA at different ages, so that parents/carers can support them in a better way. Assist tertiary institutes, organisations and corporations: To know the needs of young persons with HFA in learning and working adaptation, encourage them to accept and employ young persons with HFA, so that they can integrate into campus life and working environment. Support organisations and their frontline rehabilitation practitioners that serving the persons with ASD: To understand the characteristics and needs of persons with ASD, enhance frontline rehabilitation practitioners' knowledge and skills in handling persons with ASD.

Service recipient

Teenagers

Rehabilitated people

General public

Teenagers

Rehabilitated people

General public

Sustainable development goal