Dubai: In recognition of Autism Awareness Month this April, The Brain & Performance Centre, a DP World company, is launching an initiative to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the support available for children with ASD in the United Arab Emirates. The centre supports a high-profile Everest Base Camp expedition led by renowned […]
Dubai: Dubai Police, led by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, has officially received the Autism-Friendly Certificate (AFC) from the Dubai Autism Centre, recognizing their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for individuals with autism. Lt. Gen. Al Marri expressed pride in this achievement, emphasizing Dubai Police’s dedication to inclusivity and aligning with […]
Dubai International (DXB), the world’s biggest airport for international passenger traffic, marked a historic milestone by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This achievement highlights Dubai Airports’ unwavering commitment to elevating the travel experience and making […]
Dubai Airports signs MoU with Dubai Autism Center to make travel more inclusive at DXB The MoU reinforces Dubai commitment to providing autism-friendly measures for travelers with hidden disabilities DUBAI: Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international hub, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Autism Center (DAC) to further elevate the […]
Parents can play a significant role in improving the outcomes of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by ensuring early detection and intervention, and by their central involvement in the child’s overall treatment program, says an expert from the Cleveland Clinic global health system marking World Autism Awareness Day today. Cynthia Johnson, PhD, Director […]
As Tom Stoltman crouched down to pick up the fifth and final Atlas Stone, a 210-kilogram (almost 463 pounds) spherical behemoth —slightly heavier than an upright piano — and lift it up to a platform at shoulder height, he knew it was the only thing standing between him and becoming the ‘World’s Strongest Man.’ It […]
Although Mary Berridge’s son displayed signs of autism from birth — including motor skill and speech delays, difficulty with change and sensory sensitivity — it took over seven years for him to be formally diagnosed. Having sought multiple professional opinions over the years, the North Carolina-based photographer believes that an oversimplified view of this varied […]
