by Manos Unidas | Nov 20, 2018 | Autism, Autism Program, Camino Nuevo, Teacher Training
Kusiyaya (ku-see- yay- ya) is a 7 year old student of Manos Unidas. Enrolled three years ago, Kusi could not speak and spent most of her days crying hysterically. Children’s Spanish lullabies from a cell phone were the only thing that calmed her down, holding...
by Manos Unidas | Apr 26, 2018 | About Manos Unidas, Autism, Autism Program, Camino Nuevo, Inclusion, News & Events, Phawarispa, special education
World Autism Awareness day has been an international movement for the last several years, sponsored by Autism Speaks, a US organization. In Peru, Manos Unidas has celebrated WAAD on April 2 for 8 years. It is a fantastic way to bring awareness to the Cusco community...
by Manos Unidas | Dec 6, 2017 | Autism Program, Camino Nuevo, Inclusion
On November 21, MU teachers got the opportunity to publicly shine. Mixed emotions of nervousness+ excitement filled the air as more than 100 people gathered in a local church to hear about the achievements MU has made with our students this year. Guest presenter and...
by Manos Unidas | May 19, 2016 | Autism Program, Inclusion, Parent School
This year we have the privilege of receiving four psychology students from the Universidad Andina who will be completing a six month internship with us. The students are actively participating with the autism program, community workshops in the inclusion program and...
by Manos Unidas | Apr 5, 2016 | Autism Program
The Bungie Foundation of Bellevue, WA has a heart for Autism. This year the foundation has granted its first award to improve the quality of education for children with autism outside of the United States – and it has gone to Manos Unidas! The foundation...
by Manos Unidas | Mar 26, 2015 | Autism Program
Manos Unidas is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, in the city of Cusco together with hundreds of other friends, children, parents, professionals and colleagues in the region. We will be participating in the many events during the month of April...
