Bahrain to mark World Autism Awareness Day

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain will tomorrow join the other nations in marking World Autism Awareness Day, which falls annually on April 2. 

The United Nations designated the annual day in 2008 to encourage member states to take measures to raise awareness about people with autistic spectrum disorders, including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world. 

The 2022 World Autism Awareness Day is being held this year under the theme “Inclusive Quality Education for All” – focusing on inclusive education that will help in achieving sustainable goals in the longer run. 

In a statement on this occasion, the Minister of Labour and Social Development Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan highlighted Bahrain’s strides over the past years in grasping autistic spectrum disorders, including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world. 

He stressed the ministry’s coordination with the High Committee for Disability Care and other relevant institutions to draw up the executive plan for the National Strategy for Disability Rights (2022-2026).  

The minister said that the draft blueprint is expected to launch during the second quarter of 2022, stressing the importance of supporting autistic students and children.