Autism experts to meet in BahrainExperts from across the region will meet in Bahrain to raise awareness about autism during a major conference this week. They will also discuss latest technologies to treat people with the condition at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel o More… |
Autistic children: grandparents a factorMen who have children when they are older are more likely to have grandchildren with autism, according to a study which shows for the first time that risk factors for autism may build up over generations. More… |
Bapco supports Bahrain autism centreBahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) made a significant donation to renovate the children’s playground at Al Wafa Centre for Autism, in order to better provide a safe, fun, and convenient environment for the children to play. T More… |
Autism 'big challenge for medical fraternity'Autism, a developmental disorder that appears in the first three years of life, remains a complex and incurable condition but scientists and researchers are continuing with their efforts to find a cure, said an expert. Most parent More… |
Deutsche Bank partners with Saudi schoolDeutsche Bank said its Middle East Foundation has partnered with Saudi-based Intellectual Education Institute for Girls as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in the Kingdom. Founded in 1971, the girls' More… |
Genetic test to predict autismAustralian scientists have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children, which could provide a long-sought way for early detection and intervention, according to a study. More… |
Art by autistic children to go on displayAn exhibition of art work created by Saudi autistic children will be put on display this weekend in one of the kingdom’s most prestigious hotels, as part of efforts to support and raise awareness of children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disord More… |
Centre holds series of autism campaignsThe Dubai Early Childhood Development Centre (DECDC), for the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, organised a series of campaigns to raise awareness on autism, reaching out to hospitals and government entities. The initiative c More… |
New manual to benefit autism victimsThousands of autistic children in Bahrain are set to benefit from a first-of-a-kind manual about different human behavioural therapies. The Complete Guide to Teaching Children with Behavioural and Communication Difficulties could also be i More… |
Dubai centre holds training in autism careThe Dubai Early Childhood Development Centre (DECDC) recently organised a special training programme in cooperation with the Scott Autism Centre at the Florida Institute of Technology, USA. The training programme, under the theme of applie More… |








