New autism centre opens in Dubai

Various organisations launched initiatives on Wednesday to mark World Autism Awareness Day.

World Autism Awareness Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 and is marked on April 2 every year to raise awareness, usually by organising educational and fund-raising events.

In light of the event, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) announced the opening of the Doris Duan-Young Autism Centre.

The $1 million (Dh3.67 million) centre will provide sensory rooms, a theatre for imaginative play, a quiet room and space for group and single therapy, accommodating up to 100 adults and children.