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APF in the press:

2016-07-13 [Sing Tao Daily News] Bridging students with ASD to mainstream school

2016-06-09 Gala dinner raises $700,000 for charity

It was all about dazzling blue dresses and bow ties at the APF Shinning Blue charity gala dinner this year.

Guests at the glamorous Shinning Blue-themed event raised a dazzling HK$700,000 for the APF, which helps in establishing a parent resources center with treatment settings for children with autism from low-income families in Hong Kong.

2016-05-04 Wealth Magazine - Give support and awareness to children with ASD and their family

In Hong Kong, 1 in every 160 children is diagnosed with ASD. The number is in raising action, and yet the support from government is inadequate.

2016-04-20 e-Campus Today - Survey on stress of parents with ASD child - Result Conference

According to EBD figures, from 2009 to 2010 and 2014-2015, the number of children diagnosed of ASD has increased from 2050 to 4970, double of increment within 4 years.

2016-04-25 “Dress in Blue” in Support of the World Autism Awareness Day

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day. In support of this global initiative, Autism Partnership Foundation (APF) asks people to dress blue on 2 April to generate public awareness about autism

2016-04-28 The Free Intensive ABA Therapy Service Brings Hopes to Low-Income Families

The UBS Hong Kong Open Charity Cup was held successfully in raising HK2.3million for children in Hong Kong last year. Aimed at making contributions to the community to help those in need, Friends of Asia Hong Kong made a substantial donation to charitable organisations,

2016-04-12 1/4 of HK parents of autistic children spend more than 1/2 of household income on treatment

Hong Kong organisation Autism Partnership Foundation (APF) interviewed the parents of autistic children in the city over the months of February and March, asking them about their worries about their children.

2016-04-02 Ta Kun Pao News- Organizations increase supports for children with autism

Mrs. Ma's son was diagnosed autism at the age of 4 and his behavior was often mistreated as "mischievous" and "disobedient". Mrs. Ma initially wanted his son to attend mainstream school, but his son was under great stress and thought himself as "useless" and questioning Mrs.Ma "What is the purpose of my existence.".

2016-04-02 TVB Pearls News - Autism Partnership Foundation Dress Blue Day

TVB Pearl News - Autism Partnership Foundation Dress Blue Day - Autism Awareness Day

2016-04-02 Sing Tao News - World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Ko Wing-Man claimed delay in services

To support "World Autism Awareness day". Autism Partnership Foundation organized a "Dress Blue Day" event. Dr. Ko Wing-Man, Secretary for Food and Health of Hong Kong, stated that in recent years the diagnosis of children with autism has increased since the increment of public awareness in autism.

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