We know from first-hand experience in our little safe Haven in the Caribbean, that Lego® is a versatile and fun toy that can be enjoyed by children of all ages and abilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Lego® is particularly useful for children with autism as it...
Autism Awareness Week, 2023 is a special one for us at Araba Scott Children’s Foundation! This year we are launching our guide to Lego® Therapy Workbook to the world, with the hope it enables others to understand it’s value, and how we have developed it at our Safe Haven. ...
On Saturday we held our Fourth Ideas Market! We were joined by a participant who is an accomplished businessman and is interested in using brand, ‘JAMAICA’ to benefit Jamaican people. We were also joined by two social workers, one being a trustee of Araba Scott Children’s Foundation. What we...
On Saturday 17th June 2021, we hosted our 3rd Ideas Market, this time welcoming all members/nationals of the Caribbean diaspora. There were 4 participants: – a social worker with over 40 years’ experiencebased in Jamaica – the CEO of children’s charity, Breadfruit House Dominica Foundation – the CEO of...
The second Ideas Market session was held today on 19th June 2021. It was a successful time of sharing ideas, learning and offering up skills. There were 3 participants; a social worker located in Jamaica, a nurse located in London of Grenadian heritage, and a counsellor and founder of...
Today was the pilot of the Ideas Market, and we were joined by 8 participants from the U.K. and Jamaica. Some were social workers, others were faith leaders, some worked for housing associations in the U.K. and others were parents. We discussed our motivations for joining the meeting which...
This one is for all the caregivers who are having a difficult time getting their children to settle down and do some work during the isolation period we’re currently in. Learning doesn’t have to stop or be a struggle for you and your children. There’s a lot of joy...
If nobody has told you this year, the unique things that you do are important. No matter how big or small, significant or insignificant they may seem, the things you do are needed and appreciated. If you’ve impacted Araba Scott Children’s Foundation this year by doing any of the...