Benden Sonra Autism NGOOfficial Website

Benden Sonra Autism NGO

So the question "What will happen after me?" no longer remains in minds...

Benden Sonra Otizmle Yaşam Derneği (BSOYD) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism in fully and independently participating

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Mission & Vision

Vision

We imagine an inclusive and understanding society where people with autism are treated equally in every aspect of public life, where they live in a free and dignified manner, where differences are seen as a strength. From education to employment to healthcare to social life, we support the creation of systems that are aware, supportive and accessible for the needs of people with autism in every field of daily life. Our goal is to spearhead the popularization of a public environment where autism is seen not as an obstacle but a form of neurodiversity.

Mission

Our main mission is to advocate for the improvement of the quality of life for people with autism and their families, to give them access to accurate information and to ease their access to social, educational and psychological services. We are working to increase public awareness for autism, to fight against prejudice and contribute to the creation of inclusive policies. We are focusing on creating solutions that are respectful of individual differences, rights-based and sustainable. We are moving in this direction with an understanding based on science.

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About Us

Our main mission is to advocate for the improvement of the quality of life for people with autism and their

families, to give them access to accurate information and to ease their access to social, educational and psychological services. We are working to increase public awareness for autism, to fight against prejudice and contribute to the creation of inclusive policies. We are focusing on creating solutions that are respectful of individual differences, rights-based and sustainable. We are moving in this direction with an understanding based on science.

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Our Team & Experts

The people who lead the association and the specialists who contribute to its work.

  • Funda Sağesen

    Funda Sağesen

    Association President

  • Erkan Yılmaz

    Erkan Yılmaz

    Association Vice-President

  • Erman Esnafoğlu

    Erman Esnafoğlu

    Child Psychiatrist

  • Ömer Ayyıldız

    Ömer Ayyıldız

    Clinical Psychologist

  • Taliye Sağesen

    Taliye Sağesen

    Board of Directors

  • Sülün Çelik

    Sülün Çelik

    Board of Directors

  • İlhan Sağesen

    İlhan Sağesen

    Business Man

  • Cem Ersoy

    Cem Ersoy

    Odontologist

  • Tuğrul Çebi

    Tuğrul Çebi

    Psychological Counseling

  • Erdem Hanay

    Erdem Hanay

    Webdev

  • İdil Öztürk

    İdil Öztürk

    Illustrator

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Projects & Activities

Programs, activities, and initiatives the association carries out for autistic people and their families.

  • Life After Me: Sustainable Life Systems Workshop for Individuals with Autism

    Led by the After Me Living Autism Association, the "Sustainable Life Systems Workshop for Individuals with Autism", to be held at a national level for the first time in our country, aims to address the lifelong needs of individuals with autism with a holistic approach covering education, health, care, employment, social security, independent living, and legal rights. At the workshop, with the participation of public institutions, universities, local governments, non-governmental organizations, experts, and families of individuals with autism, current practices will be evaluated, and field data obtained from families will be analyzed from a scientific perspective to develop solution proposals.

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  • Plus One for Life Project

    Each individual wants to self-actualize in their lives to give their: existence meaning. This can only be achieved through the activities that one engages with in regards to health, education, science, sports, culture and the arts. Only through this can we achieve a civilized society of sound mind and body. We believe that people with autism will find their place in with joy in light of this project. (Currently Ongoing...)

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  • After Me Living Autism Association

    Our main mission is to advocate for the improvement of the quality of life for people with autism and their families, to give them access to accurate information and to ease their access to social, educational and psychological services. We are working to increase public awareness for autism, to fight against prejudice and contribute to the creation of inclusive policies. We are focusing on creating solutions that are respectful of individual differences, rights-based and sustainable. We are moving in this direction with an understanding based on science.

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Resource Hub & Guides

Guides and illustrated explainers that families and caregivers can read, including local services in Ordu.

  • What Are the Differences Between Autism and Speech Delay?

    Emir Hamza Özdemir

    Explains how autism and speech delay can be told apart, and that the two can also appear together.

  • What to Know About Masking

    Emir Hamza Özdemir

    Explains what masking is in autism, why people do it, and how it affects them.

  • Nonverbal and Nonspeaking Autism

    Emir Hamza Özdemir

    Explains what nonverbal autism and nonspeaking autism mean, and the difference between them.

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Contact Us

How to reach us by message, phone, or a visit to our office in Ordu.

Düz Neighborhood, Yıldız Street, No: 10, Apartment: 301, Altınordu, Ordu

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