UAE to host autism forum

By IANS

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host a meeting to discuss the problems faced by autistic children April 5-8, WAM news agency reported Wednesday.


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The forum will be organised by the Zayed Higher Foundation for Humanitarian Welfare, Special Needs and Minor Affairs.

Aysha Al Mansouri, director of Abu Dhabi Autism Centre, said: “The forum will provide autistic children and their parents a real opportunity to share experiences and information about academic and social integration.”

Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication and causes behavioural problems.

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