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For Little Monkeys Charity is a registered Canadian charity, committed to improving the lives of families of neurodiverse children in York Region, Ontario. The charity relies on sponsors and works hard to fundraise, to design and donate multi-purpose sensory rooms and sensory kits to families of neurodiverse children. The charity also initiates community projects (sensory bags for hospitals, accessibility elements for playgrounds, etc.) to support the broader neurodiverse community.
Natalie Abkarian Cimini is the founder of For Little Monkeys™ Charity. She wears many hats, is the proud mother of two boys with autism and is compelled to find ways to support other families with neurodiverse children. She holds a BSc and MSc. Ed, is the author of Understanding Lenny: A Book About A Boy With Autism along with other titles, has over 15 years of experience in project leadership and management, and is the recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award for her dedication and service in her community.
Natalie enjoys getting creative and loves finding innovative ways to fundraise for the charity.