Eric, Roel and Marc organized a weekend at the Queen Fabiola Home in
Maasmechelen (Belgium) for families with children with autism spectrum
disorder. During the weekend the autistic children and their brothers, sisters
and parents enjoyed various activities including swimming, walks and horse
riding. Just relaxing and doing nothing was of course also an option.
Professional helpers were on hand throughout the weekend to supervise. Every
child with autism spectrum disorder had an individual coach. All participants
greatly enjoyed the pampering and relaxation at the Queen Fabiola Home.
Autism is a complex developmental disability that generally appears during the
first years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects
the functioning of the brain. Autism spectrum disorder affects one in every
250 people.
