Autism Middle East and North Africa, Non-profit organization, founded in 2014. We are committed to combating #AUTISM through the development and execution of innovative multi-disciplinary programs based on applied behavioural analysis (ABA). We are devoted to the creation of a solid infrastructure to handle and treat our beloved kids who are suffering from ASD, therefore, we aim to train professionals and support staff to work with children and their families. Our vision is to promote the social inclusion of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without discrimination. We want children with Autism who are often subject to multiple forms of violence and marginalization to have access to basic social services and education.
Services Offered
We support families and mothers of children with autism through targeted and bespoke programmes and workshops on nutrition, therapy, psychological support and Diagnosis of Autism. We work with partners and philanthropists to accelerate the development and integration of persons with Autism in society and increase the impact of our initiatives and efforts, their cost-effectiveness and reach. Develop and continually update written individual child care plans, direct observation of the child; training non-professional teachers and caregivers to work and interact with the child daily; parent training; Develop special diets. Teaching parents how to see, talk and engage with their children; Helping parents deal with their shyness about having a child with special needs, and helping parents to deal with the social pressures surrounding them
Fees and Payment
Nonprofit organization
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Languages: Arabic, English
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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