Autism or 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' (ASD) is a disorder in the central nervous system and a type of developmental disorder that begins at the early stages of growth. It is associated with malfunction in the development of sensory and linguistic perception, hence it affects the ability of communication and social interaction and leads to different behaviors and responses towards environmental stimuli.
A certain percentage of population of the UAE including nationals and resident expatriates are battling autism. There are several autism centres that offer support to the patients and their family members in dealing with this. The centres also provide training and rehabilitation services. Some of the autism centres in the UAE are:
Read this complete guide on autism from the Ministry of Community Development.
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