This educational trip is part of SMARTER's Community Adaptation Programme aimed at enhancing specific concepts for individuals with Autism (IWA). Some of these concepts included practising waiting skills, taking turns, following instructions, writing names for the purpose of registration, selecting food, placing an order as well as making payments. Maria Estrella Palarca Tapales, a therapist and the activity coordinator said that it was important to teach basic skills that are considered very important when in social scenarios.

It also aimed to further enhance the students ability to adapt to new locales such as the museum and fast food chain as well as increase community awareness regarding autism in hopes of promoting a more positive, compassionate and understanding attitude towards those with autism.

SMARTER Brunei extended their gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Brunei Museum and the Jollibee crew for making their visit a memorable one.

Courtesy of Cedrina Clark, Borneo Bulletin