Madinah accredited as an ‘autism-friendly city’

Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz has highlighted the importance of equipping public places and developing programs to meet the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder, helping them to actively engage in the community.

An agreement was signed between Al-Madinah Association for Autism (Tamakkon) and the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, accrediting Madinah as “an autism-friendly city.”

The governor praised the role of Tamakkon in expanding services and boosting learning opportunities for beneficiaries around the region.

He also inspected the Prince Faisal bin Salman Autism Center’s facilities and services, including diagnostic and comprehensive assessment clinics, speech therapy clinics, and a number of departments that provide comprehensive care from early childhood.