As part of its annual responsible business activity month, two Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Oman collaborated and visited the Specialty Centre for Autism in Muscat, Oman for a day of fun activities with the children.

The team was welcomed by the head of the center Dr. Ali, faculty staff and students. The hotel employees and the centre organised a painting and planting trees activities for the children.

The Specialty Centre for Autism was opened after the issuance of the decree on the creation of the centres for the rehabilitation of persons with handicap by the Ministry of Social Development and the interest of Sheik Mohamed Bin Sulieman Al Taie. The centre is focused on the creation of its various services targeted towards encouraging a better understanding of autism and providing specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.

“We have students from four to 18 years old. We are glad that organisations like Park Inn hotels in Oman support us for creating awareness about autism here in Oman,” said Dr. Ali, head of The Special Center for Autism. The center provides a safe place and therapeutic environment for the rehabilitation of autistic child, including proper staffed accommodation, with all day camera watch in all centers and accommodation sectors. The autism centre aims to deliver to the autistic child the maximum level of independence and provide all therapeutic means, including occupational therapy, speech treatment, behavioural therapy, psychotherapy and academic qualification. The centre also clarifies information about autism disorder for those who take care of an autistic child.

Nuno Neves, cluster general manager for Park Inn Muscat and Park Inn Duqm said: “We 'Think Community' by working with organizations to reach out within the community. We support this kind of activity that makes a difference. Awareness is key and we hope to generate enough awareness by spreading information about autism.” - TradeArabia News Service