The Brain & Performance Centre Raises Autism Awareness with Everest Base Camp Trek Initiative

TDT | Manama
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In honour of Autism Awareness Month, Dubai-based Brain & Performance Centre — a DP World company — is embarking on an extraordinary mission to shine a spotlight on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Backed by a powerful message of resilience and inclusion, the centre is supporting a high-profile Everest Base Camp trek led by famed British adventurer and former UK Special Forces operator, Ant Middleton.

The awareness initiative, launched this April, unites local and global organisations to promote evidence-based, multidisciplinary support for children facing cognitive and physical developmental challenges in the UAE. A team from The Brain & Performance Centre will participate in the expedition, with the experience being documented and shared across media platforms to extend the reach of the campaign.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Dr. Craig Cook, CEO of The Brain & Performance Centre. “Through this campaign, we’re raising awareness and mobilising support for children with autism and their families.”

Ant Middleton, who is leading the trek, described the mission as a symbol of the strength shown by children and families affected by ASD:

“Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a powerful metaphor for their daily battles and triumphs. It’s an honour to support such an important cause.”

💡 Advancing Autism Care in the UAE

At the heart of the initiative is The Brain & Performance Centre’s pioneering youth treatment programme, designed using internationally recognised medical research. The programme, exclusive to Dubai, supports children with autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, and other developmental challenges.

The treatment model incorporates hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), tailored cognitive and physical training, and nutritional planning — offering children improved mobility, cognitive function, and quality of life.

Before enrolment, every child undergoes a comprehensive medical assessment, and only those deemed likely to benefit are admitted. This ensures each child receives the best possible chance at progress, while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

🎗️ How You Can Support

A dedicated fundraising campaign is currently underway to assist families in accessing treatment. Contributions can directly support the care of children with ASD in the UAE.

Interested donors and supporters can contact: Dr. Craig Cook
CEO, The Brain & Performance Centre
📧 craig@braindubai.ae

As the team treks to Everest Base Camp, the mission is clear: to raise voices, inspire change, and help children with autism thrive. Through determination, innovation, and community support, The Brain & Performance Centre is scaling new heights — both literally and figuratively — in the pursuit of inclusive healthcare.