“I had the honour to be among the first of Jamila’s playmates in 2008, when she was at age 6. Her favourite game was singing and playing patty cake-patty cake and to do sensory “artwork” using foam in order to develop reciprocity and turn taking in play. I still remember how surprised she was when I sprayed the foam on the table and we started doodling on it and she would laugh at my attempt to draw. That sense of humour developed well and she started to initiate games that she enjoyed and learned.

Jamila is a joyful and free spirited girl who is set to soar to the best of her potentials. Arts is her language to communicate to the world and I hope there will be many good “listeners” out there who are ready to be engaged as well.”