Dubai: January 30th 2012

Dubai Autism Center welcomed renowned International boxer Bob Sapp alias "The Beast" and Eisa Al Dah "The Warrior" who spent time meeting the students at the center after a presentation about Autism given by Sara Ahmad Baker – Community Service Unit Head at the center. The boxers 'presence' at the center was immense not just in personality but in stature, this didn't put the children off and they weren't frightened, in fact they enjoyed playful banter with both huge boxers and at 1 point playing games on one of the visitors i-phone. Read More...

Dubai 17/1/12

The United Arab Emirates delegation to Libya - headed by Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs - included representatives from various sectors: Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Education, Social Affairs and Humanitarian sectors in the country. Dubai Autism Center took part with 3 delegates Mr. Mohammad Al Emadi - Director General and Board Member, Dr. Mohammad Fteiha Speech-Communication Unit Head and Government Relations Officer and Hayula Mourad Business Support & Communication Unit Head. Read More...

Dear Supporter,

It will offer a sumptuous 4 course dinner in the luxurious setting of the Seven Sands Restaurant together with an array of exciting 'treats' for you to bid for. We hope to get your support and hope you extend the invitation to your family, friends and business associates to make this event a great success. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dubai Autism Center.

The Event will be a black tie/smart suite occasion giving both ladies and gents the opportunity to dress up and sparkle now that January is over.

For reservation and queries please contact 04 309 7979 or email at wtc@dwtc.com

Talented students from Melody Makers Music & Fine Arts Center are planning to conduct a variety entertainment event - funds raised will go to the Dubai Autism Center.

The event is open to the public… Do not miss the show…

Location: Dubai Women’s College Auditorium, Dubai,

Date: 17 February, 2012

The Real Madrid footballer made time to pay a personal visit to Dubai Autism Center to show his support for children diagnosed with Autism. His eager fans from the center’s students, their parents and siblings came especially to meet him as they are on their winter break.

Before leaving Ronaldo signed the VIP book and was presented with the center’s 10th anniversary shield and a special book summarizing the center's achievements.

Dubai – Nov 27th: Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Dubai Autism Centre, the Dubai Autism Centre, on its 10th anniversary 27 Nov, organized the international scientific conference: Autism… what’s next? The conference would have a benefit for the UAE autism centres, government organizations, directors of special needs centres, and the caregivers of children with autism in the various medical and educational fields; as well as parents and family members.

The main purpose of this conference is to highlight the latest advancement and development in the field of Autism from a wide spectrum of international institutions. The conference will explore recent developments in growing up with Autism, Autism specific curriculum, awareness and advocacy plans, and many other platforms that drive them.
The conference will be a significant event that brings many interested people (health care, education, specialists, scientists and parents) together for education, inspiration and mutual support. The prominent speakers are rated amongst the top professionals in their field while the organizations they represent are leaders in driving change and advancement in the field of Autism.

For registration and more information please contact Ms. Tasneem Sing on tasneem@dubaiautismcenter.ae

Date: 1st to 30th of August
This year Ramadan campaign “Care By Giving” aims at raising awareness about Autism and solicit contribution towards the cause from the various communities.
The campaign focuses on the increasing numbers of children diagnosed with Autism and the need for early diagnosis and intervention. The campaign is supported by print media, outdoors, posters. However, to maximize reach and frequency employees of all Enoc, Eppco gas and service stations in Dubai as well as Tasjeel and the support staff at the Union Coop are wearing the specially branded t-shirts.
The campaign would have not been possible without our supporters and partners: Americana (Kuwait food Co), Dubai World Trade Center, Etisalat and Bumga Group whose financial contribution was critical to launch the campaign; the Union Coop, Enoc, Eppco and Apparel Group for utilizing their venues, staff and resources to spread awareness; Khaleej Times, Gulf News, 7days and Sports 360 for providing the advertising space and continuous support of Entourage marketing & events company in providing their expertise in the creative for all marketing collaterals.

Dubai Customs Visit: 30th June With busy schedules and a few hiccups 30th June finally transpired.
20 enthusiastic volunteers from Dubai Customs were chosen from many who had made the request, to descend on Dubai Autism Center to offer their time to the students.
group spent the morning engaging in art activities and sat in awe of the students who showed them a day in the life of….students at Dubai Autism Center.
Following a presentation on Autism the volunteers treaded with care initially, observed from a slight distance and then BANG without further hesitation they started interacting, painting and drawing with the students and encouraging laughter. For some this was their first experience of meeting children with Autism. After the sessions they handed gifts and promised to be back.

  June, 2011: McDermott handed over a cheque to Dubai Autism Center from the money raised during their McDermott Charity Golf Event.

Dubai 2 July, 2011 – Cassandra Teulon, a 9-year-old Canadian girl wanted to make her 9th birthday a memorable occasion. She wanted to share the day with her passion and feelings for children with Autism. Her birthday party was a way of getting her friends involved, she surely enjoyed it but instead of getting presents she requested her friends to make donations to her chosen charity, Dubai Autism Center (DAC) Read More...

Dubai – 15 June 2011: Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) organized a workshop on ‘Improving communication skills of children with autism through daily routines at the Dubai Knowledge Village. The workshop aimed at train special educators, specialists, and parents in order to deal successfully with children with autism and provide best practices in the field of special education. Read More...

Dubai – 8 June: Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Child Creativity 2010/2011 honored students in the Dubai Autism Center for their creativity in photography. Rahul Bohojwani and Mohammed Jawhar had received the second place award and the third place award in the category of photography – special abilities. Read More...

On the evenings of 1st & 2nd April 2011, InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, Al Badia Golf Club, the Festival Centre shopping mall and Festival Office Tower joined prominent buildings across the world — including the Empire State Building in New York City and the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada —who turned their lights blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday 2nd April; this global initiative urges the world to ‘Light It Up Blue’ in an awareness bid for autism.

Dubai – U.A.E: The Holy Quran establishment concluded the third competition of “Mubarak Al Hasawi Award” for Quran reciters in a prize distribution ceremony. Two students from Dubai Autism Center participated, Marwan Saleh Abdul Rahman, won first prize in the third sub category of the humanitarian section while Mohammad Jawhar won second place in the first sub category. Read More...

Dubai, U.A.E – April 18, 2011 – Dubai Autism Center grabbed 4 awards: In the outstanding administration category, Mr. Biju Andrews, was one of the two winners. He won for his administration skills, the introduction of modern, innovative and effective Human Resources and financial policies that resulted in a 50% increase in the center’s productivity. Another winner of 2 for outstanding family award went to Yousef Mohammad Uthman and family, for their extra ordinary efforts to help their child and other families affected by Autism. Read More...

Dubai – 13 February 2011: The Dubai British School Year 13 Applied Business students have taken on the role of becoming an event management team by creating a school talent charity event at Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC) to raise great funds and support the development of the Dubai Autism Centre. Read More...

Dubai – 09 February 2011: Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) conducted a workshop on the ‘Applied Behavioural Analysis’ at the Dubai Knowledge Village. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Ayman Mohammed Al Balshah – PhD. Special HMC, to discuss the new approaches of autism treatment based on teaching behaviours through a system of rewards and consequences. Read More...

Dubai, 31 January 2011: The Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa presented a cheque of AED 25,900 to the Dubai Autism Center, as funds raised through various competitions, raffles and direct donations during Charity Amateur Golf Tournament that took place at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa on January 13, 2011, as part of five qualifying tournaments for the grand final which will take place in early April 2011. Read More...

Dec. 2, 2010 -- Researchers may be getting closer to developing a test to diagnose autism spectrum disorder using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Autism is typically diagnosed through observations, along with educational and psychological testing. Read More...