In October 2018, the Fourth ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Congress kicked off with the Second ASEAN Autism Games (AAGs) organized by YAI and LSPR at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro Sports Center, South Jakarta, Indonesia. The AAGs consisted of Track & Field and Swimming competitions, which were participated by 217 individuals with autism spectrum. Of the 217 participants, 179 participants were from Indonesia, 6 from the Philippines, 13 from Malaysia, 3 from Vietnam, 5 from Singapore, 9 from Myanmar, 1 from Thailand and 1 from Lao PDR. A Dodge-Bee exhibition, a game from Japan specially meant for persons with disabilities, was demonstrated by experts from Japan. There were many other traditional games, which could be played by an individual with the autism spectrum. The sports event was witnessed by more than 500 supporters including parents/trainers, media and other local spectators.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) Article 30 states the right of persons with disabilities to participate in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport. In compliance with the article, the 4th AAN Congress: The 2nd ASEAN Autism Games (AAGs) was held in October 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Indonesia. The AAGs was organized by the Yayasan Autism Indonesia (YAI), London School of Public Relations (LSPR), the ASEAN Autism Network (AAN), the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) of Thailand, and other partners.
Source from : AAN Standard Operating Procedure Booklet
